International Business (PhD)

The Ph.D. in International Business trains highly qualified individuals for careers in academics, consulting environments, and multinational corporations. Such positions require a theoretical understanding of global business operations and a keen interest in applied research. The program strives to meet the interests and needs of full- and part-time students and is flexible enough to accommodate the professional life circumstances of the adult learner. The full-time program also is geared toward international students who are interested in teaching and pursuing research in their own countries and around the world. Coursework: In this program, students first successfully complete 27 credits of international business coursework and 15 credits of elective coursework. Comprehensive Examination: Upon the successful completion of 42 credits of doctoral coursework, students enroll in INT 889 (Comprehensive Exam) and sit for a series of comprehensive examinations. Dissertation Stage: Once students successfully complete comprehensive exams, an approved dissertation committee is established and students begin enrolling in INT 890. These colloquiums provide a forum for students to develop their dissertation research under the supervision of a committee chair and help monitor their progress in completing their dissertation. Students then enroll in Dissertation Status (DOC 950) coursework to complete their written dissertation and dissertation defense presentation. Following a successful defense of their dissertation, students work with program leadership to finalize publication of their research. Please note: the Dissertation Colloquium Continuous Enrollment Courses are required each term beyond completion of core program requirements until successful completion of the program. Students must complete their program within a total of 8 years.