PhD Program

The mission of our doctoral programs in the Gatton College of Business and Economics is to prepare students for successful careers in higher education, at government institutes, “think-tanks”, business corporations and financial institutions. To accomplish this mission, the program prepares graduates to comprehend and evaluate research, to perform research that advances knowledge, and to provide effective instruction, all within a business-related discipline and in a supportive collegial environment.

The PhD in Business Administration in the Gatton College of Business and Economics is available in the following concentrations - link to each program and Director contact information below:

1. Accounting  - Director of Graduate Studies - Monika Causholli
2. Finance & Quantitative Methods - Director of Graduate Studies - Russell Jame
3. Management - Director of Graduate Studies - Dan Halgin
4. Marketing & Supply Chain - Director of Graduate Studies - Adam Craig

NOTE:  Gatton College does not accept PhD applications nor admit students for the Spring Term.  All of our PhD Programs begin with the Fall Term. Neither the Finance PhD Program nor the Marketing PhD Program will be accepting applications for Fall 2025.

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

Application Requirements

Please refer to the program webpage for additional requirements.

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Personal Statement
3. 3 Letters of recommendation