Management

Specialization Code
BTMGT
Interdepartmental Program
No
The Business and Technology PhD program at the Ivy College of Business is a full-time, residential program that focuses on theory and development and will prepare you to transition to academic positions at leading universities in the United States and abroad.
Business and technology

Our PhD program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to conduct and publish high-quality scholarly research. Beyond exceptional coursework, your education will be enriched through participation in research seminars, collaborative projects with faculty, and involvement in academic conferences. As a PhD student, you are strongly encouraged to publish your work in leading journals, preparing you for successful future job placement. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments and honoring your outstanding achievements as you work to fulfill your goals.


Degrees Offered: 

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)

  • Entrepreneurship (Ph.D.)
  • Finance (Ph.D.)
  • Management (Ph.D.)
  • Management Information Systems (Ph.D.)
  • Marketing (Ph.D.)
  • Supply Chain Management (Ph.D.)

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.0 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: No data
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Learning Outcome #1: Understanding and advancing knowledge. This objective is measured through the use of a comprehensive exam in each area of study. If a student does not pass this exam after two attempts, they are dismissed from the program.
  • Learning Outcome #2: Creating knowledge through original research The measurement for this objective is currently under review. While each of our graduates is expected to complete a dissertation, knowledge creation is also demonstrated through the submission acceptance of pure review journal articles while in the PhD program.
  • Learning Outcome #3: Ability to teach effectively in an institution of higher education This objective is measured through student evaluations of teaching and peer evaluation of the PhD student’s teaching performance. Student evaluation of teaching is done each semester for all instructors of record. Our evaluation instrument is on a scale of 1(poor) to 5(excellent).
515-294-2474

Emily Meeks

businessphd@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

The application deadline for enrollment is January 15. Fall admissions only. All areas of emphasis accept students every fall, except for Finance. Finance accepts students in odd years only starting fall 2023.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7
    PTE 68
    Duolingo 130
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
mdh189@iastate.edu
Program Staff
emeeks@iastate.edu
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businessphd@iastate.edu
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