The Wharton Doctoral Programs Take on opportunity and challenge in the interactive process of teaching and research. The Wharton School attracts many of the best doctoral candidates nationally and internationally with its unique blend of size, scope, and overall excellence. Wharton offers an exceptional opportunity for advanced research and interdisciplinary study. Currently, candidates for the PhD are engaged in ten fields of specialization, each student working closely with distinguished faculty members in programs developed to meet individual research interests and professional goals.
Graduates prepare to enter careers requiring sophisticated research capabilities.
Research and teaching fellowships and assistantships are available in all doctoral programs. These fellowships serve in part as a source of financial support, but are also designed to integrate students into the academic activities of the faculty. Wharton's doctoral candidates make significant contributions to the research projects of both research centers and individual faculty members, gaining recognition for their work in pertinent studies and co-authored publications. While the emphasis at Wharton is on developing outstanding research scholars, doctoral candidates are also prepared to be effective teachers, capable of meeting the continued need for qualified faculty in leading business schools. The Wharton Teacher Development Program, covering issues in course design, preparation and presentation, uses a mentor program and videotaping facilities to refine the teaching skills of each doctoral candidate.