Overview
The PhD Business Administration at University of Tennessee Knoxville normally requires four years of intensive study and research beyond the master’s degree. Typically, the first two years of a student’s program consist of course work, writing, and research.
Features
- The third and fourth years require completion of courses, the comprehensive exam, and completion of the dissertation. It is emphasized that the PhD program is structured for full-time students only.
- Upon acceptance of a student by a particular departmental faculty, the student is expected to remain in residence until the dissertation has been completed and all requirements are met for completion of the PhD.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Since the program focuses on the development of competent scholars, heavy emphasis is placed on both teaching and research skills.
- As part of the doctoral program, each student is required to serve as a teaching assistant to an undergraduate business class or as a research assistant to a senior faculty member.
- Students with strong teaching skills may be assigned their own classes.
- Typically, the Haslam College of Business offers financial support for doctoral students during their tenure in the program.
- The PhD program is highly flexible, offering a wide array of concentrations and cognates.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline:
- Fall February 1
- Spring June 15
- Summer October 15
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration View 94 other PhDs in Business Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students seeking a PhD must be recommended for acceptance by the Haslam College of Business to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Actual admission is based on the applicant’s overall standing compared with other applicants and with the number of vacancies in each department.
- Complete applications will be reviewed beginning March 1. Late applications are considered only if space is available.
- Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be considered for acceptance into the PhD program without having a master’s degree.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Knoxville
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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