The Department of Management of The University of Georgia will produce research that mirrors current issues of organizations, addressing topics from the perspective of multiple disciplines when possible. Instruction at the Ph.D., M.A., and MBA levels will reflect this multiple perspective of organizations. At the undergraduate level instruction will transmit key concepts in our basic areas of management and develop long-term cognitive skills such as deductive and inductive reasoning, written and verbal expression, and mastery of information technology. With this goal in mind, we have developed a Ph.D. Program that will provide you with significant individual flexibility, while at the same time ensuring that you acquire the necessary conceptual and methodological skills to begin work toward a leadership position in your field. The Terry College of Business requires two forms of prerequisite course work for students seeking a Ph.D. You may satisfy these requirements through previous undergraduate or graduate course work, or by taking the specified courses during your first quarters in residence.
Course work takes approximately two years to complete.
Taken after you have finished all course work on your Plan of Study, this examination covers only your Major Field. The exam is offered twice each year. This examination typically occurs during the same quarter as the Written Preliminary Examination. The typical Ph.D. student in the Department of Management finishes his or her dissertation between 12 to 17 months of completing the oral. Dissertation proposal guidelines are available.