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79 Best PhD Business & Management Programs in the United States

79 PhD Business & Management courses are taught at 51 universities in the United States — most run 4–6 years. Courses from University of Rochester, University of Notre Dame and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute come first, because those universities rank highest.

73PhD / Doctorate
BC Baker College logo
#1,709 in United States United States

Business Administration (DBA)

Baker College — The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Baker College is designed for leaders and professionals who aspire to enhance their knowledge and skills in advance...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
74PhD / Doctorate
BC Baker College logo
#1,709 in United States United States

Business Administration (DBA-ABD)

Baker College — The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at Baker College is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and expertise in the field of business management an...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
76PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Holy Cross logo
#1,928 in United States United States

Executive Leadership

University of Holy Cross — The Executive Leadership PhD program at the University of Holy Cross is designed for individuals aspiring to attain advanced leadership roles within organizations. This r...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management

How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #236 (University of Rochester) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Rochester has the largest research record in this group, with 16,193,085 citations and an h-index of 1,037. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (78) and Business Administration (MBA) (1). The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 86% are full-time and 8 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). National University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Business & Management in the United States?

University of Rochester (QS World #236), University of Notre Dame (QS World #294) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (QS World #494) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD Business & Management in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a PhD Business & Management course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Business & Management courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study PhD Business & Management online with a university in the United States?

8 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most PhD Business & Management courses in the United States?

National University, with 8, ahead of Florida International University (6).

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