The Carlson School of Management is located at the University of Minnesota. The Ph.D. program in business is offered in two areas of specialization, business administration, and human resources and industrial relations. Students will conduct their individual research, and learn strategies for training future business leaders. The human resources and industrial relations degree program takes between 2.5 to 4 years to complete. Students should have some background in microeconomics. The deadline to apply into the Ph.D. program is January 1.
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
321 Nineteenth Ave. S.
Suite 4-300
Minneapolis, MN 55455-9940
612-625-0027
csom.umn.edu
The doctorate program in business administration (DBA) at Argosy University prepares students to teach at the college level, or work in research and the corporate sector. Students can specialize in fields like accounting, global business sustainability, information systems, international business, management or marketing. The program also allows students to customize their own field of specialization. Prospective students should consult the university website for available scholarships and financial aid. Argosy University offers flexible learning options that combine classroom and web-based instruction for students who are unable to attend campus-based classes or commit to full-time study.
Argosy University
1515 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN
651-846-3300
argosy.edu
Walden University's Ph.D. program in management is one of the few degrees offered through online instruction. Students have three options to conduct their research and complete their course requirements. The course-based format is structured with the guidance of a faculty to provide students with a curriculum-based training. Students wishing to study independently have the option of customizing their own course work under the supervision of a qualified faculty member. By selecting the mixed-model format, students have the option of having both online and face-to-face instruction. Depending on their choice of study, students can specialize in areas like information systems management, accounting, finance and learning management.
Walden University
155 5th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2597
612-338-7224
866-492-5336
waldenu.edu