Management (Ph.D.)
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (9 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPH 689 | Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. | 3 |
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Students will develop an understanding of teaching and learning as a process in which instruction is based on the learning to be accomplished. Students will design, develop, and evaluate a university course of their choice, and will develop facility and confidence in using teaching methods appropriate to their domains. | ||
| MGMT 701 | Comprehensive Examination. | 0 |
Comprehensive Examination. Terms offered: Summer 2025 An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program. | ||
| MGMT 707 | Research Methodology. | 3 |
Research Methodology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Philosophy of scientific inquiry, principles of research design, and application of statistical techniques. | ||
| MGMT 720 | Research Paper. | 3 |
Research Paper. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Research paper in management. | ||
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
12 credits of specialization courses
6 credits in the support field