Doctor of Philosphy in Business Administration - Management

Our PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Management prepares students to become elite scholars who are capable of conducting and publishing high-quality research, while also providing exceptional and creative instruction in the classroom. By combining our commitment to research excellence with a collaborative approach to education, we have fostered a positive and inclusive learning community that values diverse and innovative thoughts. Students will refine their teaching skills through the instruction of undergraduate classes in their emerging area of expertise and participate in a doctoral seminar taught by master teachers from the Texas Tech Teaching Academy that is devoted to effective teaching methods. Additionally, students will establish one-on-one mentoring relationships with faculty members who are nationally and internationally recognized for their professional and scholarly accomplishments. They can also expect to work alongside their faculty mentor conducting micro-, macro-, and meso-level research using qualitative and quantitative methods in a wide array of topics such as business ethics, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and strategic management.

All applicants will be considered and prospective students will be profiled based on work experience, academic records, GMAT score, recommendation letters, and essays. While there are no minimum criteria for admission, students accepted into the Ph.D. program often have a graduate degree with a GPA above 3.75 and a GMAT score above 700. In addition, international students are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The Rawls College of Business requires that doctoral students must maintain at least a 3.20 GPA. The GPA is computed on all graduate courses included on the degree program. Students falling below a 3.2 GPA will be subject to probationary action.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version