Ph.D. Program in Management
Welcome!
Doctoral Students
The Ph.D. program in Business Administration with a major in Management in the Pamplin College of Business is dedicated to preparing men and women who will be among the next generation of research faculty at Top academic institutions.
Our approach to doctoral education is unique—we emphasize preparation of students in ways that allow them to understand and address the “whole” organization—from the study of individuals and groups within organizations to how they operate strategically in the larger business environment.
Our program allows our students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address the critical and complex questions faced by organizations today—those that require expertise that cuts across the boundaries of current organizational research disciplines.
Our curriculum emphasizes a solid foundation in strategic management, organization theory, organizational behavior, human resources management and ethics and social responsibility. Students can then specialize in any of these areas for further study. In addition, students acquire and develop skills in research design, measurement and statistical analysis that will allow them to be effective, independent researchers for their academic careers.
Our Ph.D. program includes participation in coursework, special event seminars, research assistantships and one-on-one interaction with graduate student colleagues and a talented and nationally known faculty.
The faculty of the Department of Management has a strong commitment to teaching and Ph.D. mentoring. That commitment is shown in a vibrant curriculum and steady increases in the productivity of our graduate students. We view a doctoral education as the foundation for a life of learning. We develop excellence in our students so that they can make significant scholarly contributions throughout their careers.
To learn more about our Ph.D. program, please view the various links on this page and then contact us at kpoe@vt.edu to request further information.