The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Business Administration is designed to achieve the following objectives:

• Developing knowledge – Students should develop a substantial knowledge base in their area of specialization. 
• Conducting research – Students should learn to design and conduct original research in their area of specialization. They should also master the analytical and methodological skills to evaluate research. 
• Communicating results – Students should be able to communicate their research results in a clear and effective manner. 
• Working with others – Students should be able to work effectively with people from different backgrounds. 
• Understanding ethics – Students should understand and be concerned with the ethical standards in their field. 
• Teaching – Students may be able to teach college-level courses in their area of specialization. 
• Extending knowledge – Students should extend the limits of what is currently known through innovative and high-quality work. 
• Making contributions – The primary purpose of a PhD is to cultivate individuals who can make significant contributions to their chosen field of research