Doctoral
The management Ph.D. program at Wayne State University is designed to be small and hands-on, accepting only a few students at a time. Students specialize in either organizational behavior or strategy. This is a full-time, research-based program and takes four to five years to complete. Admitted students typically receive tuition waivers, an assistantship-based stipend and benefits for four years.
Our faculty members take an active role in student development from the first-semester socialization class that teaches students disciplinary norms all the way to dissertation defense. During their first few years, students work with multiple faculty members to hone their interests, gain exposure to a variety of research topics and methodologies, and build relationships and networks. This includes completing courses with students and faculty in other programs (e.g., I/O psychology).
After completing coursework and comprehensive exams, usually after the end of the second year, students will form their dissertation committee and invite a faculty member to become their advisor. Beginning in the third year, students teach undergraduate courses to gain teaching experience. During this time, students continue to work on research and their dissertation, attend and present their work at scholarly conferences, and engage in other professional development activities. Each year, students receive formal feedback from the Ph.D. Committee regarding their progress.
Learn more about the management Ph.D. curriculum.
Our Ph.D. program is a member of DocNet-Consortium of Business Doctoral Programs and the Ph.D. Project.