PhD Programs in Massachusetts

PhD in English Studies at Harvard University

• Harvard University offers a competitive and prestigious PhD program in English literature. This program takes between four to seven years to complete, though many candidates are able to complete the degree in six. Students gain a strong foundation in English literature, and must pass a series of general exams and complete and defend a final dissertation. Students may pursue scholarships and fellowships, as well as teaching and research opportunities. Students also attend and present at conferences, symposia and conferences, according to the program's website. Students must enroll in no less than 14 courses by the end of the second year to continue their degree.

  Harvard University
  1350 Massachusetts Avenue
  Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-495-1814
  gsas.harvard.edu

PhD in Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers three prestigious PhD programs in management science. Students can pursue a PhD in Management Science, Behavioral and Policy Sciences, or Economics, Finance and Accounting, according to the institute's website. These programs are part of the Sloan School of Business, and students enrolled in these programs are instructed through a core curriculum and hands-on research. The faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are considered some of the best in the nation, according to the program's website.

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  50 Memorial Drive
  Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
  617-253-2659
  mitsloan.mit.edu/phd/

PhD in History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst

• The University of Massachusetts in Amherst offers a nationally-recognized PhD program in History, according to the program's website. Students enrolled in this program gain a comprehensive education. In addition, the program partners with four additional area universities, including Amherst College and Smith College, enabling students to conduct research and utilize library facilities throughout western Massachusetts. Graduates of this program have pursued careers in government and teaching.

  University of Massachusetts in Amherst
  61 Presidents Drive
  Amherst, MA 01003
  413-545-1330
  umass.edu/history