Academic Information

Students typically complete the core curriculum in two years. Along with core courses, students can take elective courses, allowing them the opportunity to tailor the program to their specific interests and better prepare them for their dissertation research and careers afterward.

Degree Credit Requirements

1. Complete at least 54 credit hours (3 years) of approved courses beyond the bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 40 credit hours of approved courses numbered 600 or above, beyond the master’s degree
2. Have completed a minimum of 36 hours (2 years) of graduate study at the University of Mississippi
3. Have completed a minimum of 18 hours of dissertation credit

Core Management Curriculum – 12 Hours Required

BUS 667: Global Business Strategy

MGMT 673: Seminar in Human Resource Management

MGMT 676: Seminar in Organizational Behavior

MGMT 6979: Theoretical Foundations of Management

Research Methods and Statics – 15 Hours Required

BUS 660: Research Methods I

BUS 661: Research Methods II

BUS 662; PHAD 780; PSY 703; MATH 575: Statistical Methods I

BUS 663; PHAD 781; PSY 704; MATH 576: Statistical Methods II

BUS 664: Statistical Methods III

Professional Seminar – 4 Hours Required

Dissertation Coursework – 18 Hours Required