Overview

Features

All faculty teaching in the program at the University of Pittsburgh are research-active. They are highly recognized in their fields, and many are chaired professors.

This innovative and transformative three-year program is targeted at individuals who have an intrinsic desire to pursue lifelong learning so they can excel at their current employer or pivot to a new career in industry, government, consulting, or teaching.

Our Doctor of Business Administration degree is attractive to those who want to expand their education while interacting with world-class faculty and other motivated, intelligent DBA students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis
Optimization and Decision Analysis
Behavioral Research Methods
Organizational Science: Evidence-Based Management
Behavioral Decision-Making and Choice
Strategic Research: Strategy, Strategic Planning, and Strategic Management Systems
Applied Economics
Managing in Uncertainty: Entrepreneurship
Organizational Science: Managing the Triple Bottom Line

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Rolling admissions for Fall

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

assuming transfer of 27 credits from a qualifying master’s program

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Business Administration View 117 other PhDs in Business Administration in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee
Recommendations
Transcripts. Official original academic credentials that are issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable

Tuition Fee

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International

55890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55890 USD per year during 36 months.
National

55890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55890 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

55890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 55890 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

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