About
The Ph.D. in Business will cultivate academic leaders who shape the future of business scholarship. This research-oriented program is dedicated to developing outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching at academic institutions worldwide. Students will explore and expand the frontiers of knowledge in a diverse and supportive environment.
The program offers rigorous training to equip students with the skills needed to conduct original, impactful research. It covers theoretical foundations, empirical topics, and methodological tools essential for success in academic and research institutions. Students will benefit from a combination of comprehensive coursework and dedicated faculty mentorship.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop expertise on different theories that explain business-related phenomena in individual, organizational, and societal settings.
- Apply theoretical perspectives in business and other supporting/reference disciplines to advance an understanding of major business issues in the respective areas of concentration.
- Design, plan, and conduct original research in business, publishable at top-tier academic journals.
- Teach college courses using a variety of instructional strategies to help undergraduate and graduate students develop a deep understanding of content, connections, and application.
Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Han-fen Hu, Ph.D.
Degree Contact
Lee Business School
Lee Business School
The Lee Business School advances the knowledge and practice of business; develops business leaders; and fosters intellectual and economic vitality through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and outreach.