phd in knowledge management and innovation

Applications for the 2024 cohort are now open!

Earn a world class Ph.D. degree in Knowledge Management and Innovation Management from Bangkok University.

It's All About Knowledge and Innovation

By looking at the essence of the evolution of societies and organizations, two main factors stand out: knowledge, and innovation. Everything around us, except nature, emerged from a combination of knowledge and innovation. Knowledge and innovation have always been, and will always be, at the center of any development and improvement.

Be prepared and capable of solving today’s problems and challenges, but also tomorrow’s unknown ones.

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The Knowledge Management and Innovation Management (KIM) Ph.D. program is designed to produce researchers, academics and professionals able to study and develop new knowledge, theories and tools in these relatively young and promising academic disciplines. Click here to begin your doctoral journey.

By looking at the essence of evolution of societies and organizations, two main factors stand out:

Knowledge management.

Many organizations still struggle to know what they know, and most of their critical knowledge remains untapped in the heads of their employees.

Innovation management

Learning becomes a necessity for organizations to adapt to their fast changing, complex, globalized, and uncertain environments.

Study and develop new knowledge, theories and tools in young and promising academic disciplines.

Learn more about the PhD KIM program by downloading the program overview. Please email or call us directly if you have any additional questions.

Dual Ph.D. degree from Université Grenoble Alpes

Qualified students interested in completing a dual Ph.D. degree (in management) with the University of Grenoble Alps (UGA) will be able to do so by having one of their co-advisers be from the UGA, and by spending at least 1 year over a period of the 3 years working with the UGA research team in France.

DBA from Swiss School of Business and Management (SSMB)

Ph.D. KIM students interested in obtaining a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) degree from the Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM) in Geneva (Switzerland) will be able to do so by having one of their co-advisors from SSBM. No time will be required to be spent in Geneva even though we will recommend Ph.D. candidates to visit their co-advisor from time to time.

"I immensely appreciated and enjoyed my journey in the Ph.D. program in Knowledge Management and Innovation Management at Bangkok University. My two advisors and Program Director all worked tirelessly to ensure that I kept moving forward in my journey. I feel proud to have graduated from this program."

🎓 celebrating 20 outstanding ph.d. graduates 🎓.

We are thrilled to announce a remarkable milestone in our journey – 20 brilliant minds have successfully earned their Ph.D. degrees!

We are now accepting new Ph.D. KIM applications for Cohort 2024 (starting October 2024)

We are now accepting new Ph.D. KIM applications for Cohort 2024 (starting October 2024) Contact us if you are interested in applying for Cohort 2024 (seating is limited)

A 2nd PhD KIM Student receives the prestigious 2022 Outstanding Student Award for his Ph.D. dissertation by the APHEIT

Congratulations to Dr. Dr. Amaury-Alexandre Schaller, Ph.D. KIM student for receiving the 2022 Outstanding Student Award for his Ph.D. dissertation by the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

A PhD KIM Student receives the prestigious 2021 Outstanding Student Award for his Ph.D. dissertation by the APHEIT

Congratulations to Dr. Nonthapat PULSIRI, Ph.D. KIM student for receiving the 2021 Outstanding Student Award for his Ph.D. dissertation by the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

A PhD KIM student gets published in the Prestigious Technovation (Q1) journal

Congratulations to Ms. Cheng Gong for her recent publication in the Q1 ranked journal Technovation. Her research paper is titled: "Developing a unified definition of digital transformation"

Best Research paper Award for Ph.D. KIM student

Congratulations to Ms. Kaiyu (Karrie) Yang for her Best Research paper Award!

• Strategy and Innovation

• Concentrations
• Information Technology Management
• Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior

A doctoral degree from Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business prepares you to pursue a faculty career at a research-oriented academic institution. Faculty enjoy high salaries, autonomy, an intellectually stimulating job, and the opportunity to teach and work with bright students. 

Why Strategy and Innovation?

The field of strategy is concerned with explaining and predicting firm-level differences in performance. The intersection between strategy and innovation is particularly fertile because of the growing role of innovation-based products and processes, and the critical role technological capabilities play as a source of competitive advantage. The intersection between strategy and innovation is also particularly relevant for technology-based new ventures. The areas of strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship offer excellent job prospects for Ph.D. graduates.

Why Georgia Tech?

We are one of the leading academic groups with a research focus specifically on the intersection of strategy and innovation. Students can customize their curriculum by selecting from courses offered at Georgia Tech and top-tier partner institutions and they have access to outstanding research infrastructure such as a Census Research Data Center. Given the small size of the program, we place a strong emphasis on mentorship, allowing students to learn from a diverse faculty.

Our Ph.D. program emphasizes the early involvement of students in research projects with internationally recognized faculty. Our research is interdisciplinary, often applying economic thinking and integrating insights from other areas such as sociology, psychology, and management.

Faculty members publish in high-impact management journals such as Management Science, Organization Science, Research Policy, and Strategic Management Journal as well as in top journals in related fields such as Science, Nature, RAND Journal of Economics, and the Review of Economics and Statistics . Our faculty hold positions as journal editors and members of editorial boards, leadership positions in professional associations, and research appointments at highly selected bodies such as the National Bureau of Economic Research. Faculty members regularly share their knowledge with managers and entrepreneurs and have been invited to join as policy advisers to the Council of Economic Advisors and Committees of the National Academies. 

We host, co-sponsor, and participate in leading research conferences such as the Roundtable for Engineering Entrepreneurship Research (REER) and the Consortium for Competitiveness and Cooperation (CCC). Our weekly research seminar attracts presenters from institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and the Max Planck Institute. Ph.D. students actively participate in these events, providing them with opportunities to learn from internationally leading scholars and to grow into the professional community.

What Does the Program Cost?

We fully fund all admitted students for at least five years, including a tuition waiver and a stipend to cover living expenses. Successful program completion will require a significant investment of time and effort, which is most likely to pay off for students with a clear interest in a research-oriented faculty career.

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Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management (TIES) embraces two areas: the organization, development, and commercialization of technology-based innovation in existing firms; and the formation, development, and growth of technology-based new enterprises. Students can integrate these areas in their studies or approach them as distinct elements.

For 40 years, MIT Sloan faculty and their graduate students have distinguished themselves with the breadth and depth of their managerial research and curriculum on all aspects of the management of research, development, technology-based innovation, and technological entrepreneurship. This group also initiated—and now runs—the  MIT Entrepreneurship Center . The E-Center, with its extensive multi-disciplinary curriculum and its wide-ranging program of student activities, also sponsors the nation's premier business plan competition, the  MIT $100K .

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Modern technologies are redefining products, services, processes, organizational forms, business models and industry structures. Understanding the managerial implications of these technologies has become a fastgrowing and highly important arena for business research. High-quality scholars, capable researchers and expert professionals are needed to expand the knowledge base in technology management through significant intellectual and educational contributions. Additionally, these developments have created a huge international demand for new kinds of managers who can strategically integrate technology and management to innovate and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage for a company. To prepare these managers, qualified educators able to teach technology management are increasingly in demand.

The mission of the Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management (PhD-TM) Program is to educate and train scholars who will produce first-rate TM research and who will become faculty members in leading universities. The program is focused on quality (max. 3 students recruited per year) and ensures the research production of students through high-quality supervision and training. The program is under the auspices of the Department of Technology Management and Innovation and is offered full time or part time.

Faculty members possess significant research strengths in a diverse range of technology management-related fields. The faculty’s major professional commitment is to research, thereby contributing to the theory and practice of technology management in important and fundamental ways.

Located in the high-technology heart of New York City, the PhD-TM Program provides immediate access to the world-leading business community and industries (such as financial services, entertainment and media, health care and pharmaceuticals, publishing, advertising and fashion). This broad industrial base serves as a platform for research, obtaining research support and discovering diverse opportunities for scholarly and educational collaboration.

The Department of Technology Management and Innovation offers a full range of academic programs and knowledge-generation activities, all related to technology management in some essential fashion. These programs include the master’s program in Management of Technology (MOT) offered in executive, evening full-time and part-time, and online formats; an advanced certificate in Project Management, and the BS in Business and Technology Management (BTM). Together, these programs create a broad value chain of educational efforts in which courses and students with a strong interest in technology management provide PhD-TM students with a host of opportunities for intellectual and educational experiences.

This terminal degree program is for research-oriented students who are largely interested in research-based positions at academic and research institutions. Universities with undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize the integration of technology and management are a primary source of career opportunities for PhD-TM graduates. In addition, government agencies, not-forprofit research organizations, corporate research centers and research-based consulting firms also will seek PhD-TM graduates.

For more information, please visit http://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/departments/technology .

Sample Themes

The following are examples of the themes that a PhD-TM student can select:

• Managing Emerging Technologies
• Global Innovation Strategy
• Knowledge management
• Information economics and strategy
• Technology-mediated communication
• Impacts of technology upon individuals, organizations and society
• Social computing
• Service design and innovation
• Citizen science
• Behavioral aspects of information systems
• Distributed collaboration and virtual teams

Admission Information

Admission to the PhD-TM Program is based on an in-depth evaluation of an applicant’s academic record, professional experience, research potential, interest in doctoral study, and overall intellectual and professional qualifications. Students must submit the following to be considered for admission:

• Application form with required application fee.
• Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate records indicating a bachelor’s degree with at least a B average from an accredited college or university. The transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
• Official score from either the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• A minimum score of 90 for the IBT is required for admission.
• Three letters of recommendations from persons qualified to comment on the applicant’s aptitude for doctoral study and research. At least two should be from academics.
• A statement of purpose that at least covers why applicants seek the PhD-TM at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and how well they are prepared for this study.
• A research-based writing sample (minimum of 10 pages). This could be a paper or research project you have worked on in the past.

Note that part-time and full-time students have to submit the same documentation. There is no financial aid available for part-time students.

In some cases, the department contacts applicants for a telephone or personal interview.

In rare cases, the PhD-TM Admissions Committee may admit an applicant who does not meet all required admissions criteria as a nondegree student. Such a student then has a later opportunity to apply for admission to the PhD-TM Program.

PhD in Management - Design & Innovation

Delve into the disciplines of information systems and marketing and be prepared to research consequential issues faced by organizations and managers in Weatherhead School of Management’s PhD in Management - Design and Innovation program at Case Western Reserve University. 

Our world-class program seeks to develop scholars who challenge conventional wisdom, think critically and creatively, are skilled in rigorous research methods that transcend the qualitative/quantitative divide, and desire a career addressing significant organizational problems.

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At Case Western Reserve, you’ll study at one of the nation’s leading research universities—in one of the country’s most culturally robust neighborhoods. You’ll live and learn in a city known for industry and healthcare innovation, where nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies are represented. You’ll learn breakthrough business concepts from the people who wrote the book on them.

Plus, you’ll:

• Learn more than just the core skills of business management,
• Discover yourself better as a person and as a leader, and
• Build the skills you need to reach beyond problem solving to solution innovation.

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Market-driven Curriculum

You’ll engage with problems grounded in practice, building on traditions in the disciplines of information systems, strategy and marketing. A belief that informs our program is that action underlies inquiry, strategy informs action, and innovative action creates customer value.   

Leading Faculty

Our faculty will provide you with interdisciplinary theoretical grounding and methodological skills to enable you to carve your own path in research, prepare you to hold academic positions at top universities and research institutions, and establish you as a risk-taker who’s unafraid to embrace the unconventional.

A History of Firsts

Our program takes inspiration from our school's tradition of breaking new ground to launch a distinctive, one-of-its-kind doctoral program dedicated to a rigorous scholarship at the nexus of intelligence, innovation and customer interactions both external and internal to the enterprise.

At Weatherhead School of Management, we're home to the first:

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• doctorate in organizational behavior, centered around a humanistic, appreciative approach to management inquiry.
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• Strategy and Innovation

Strategy and Innovation Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management

To survive and thrive in today’s business climate, confident leaders with bold strategies are essential. Capella’s online PhD in Business Management, Strategy and Innovation gives you the skills and knowledge to be a key player in the changing world of business, from small startups to global corporations. The program deepens your ability to analyze evidence-based strategies for business performance, and sets you up to teach, consult, or lead in diverse professional settings.

Virtual Residencies

Network with faculty and peers, and gain access to valuable resources to use during your program and beyond, through three doctoral virtual residencies.

Research mentor

Maintain progress through your dissertation; we’ll pair you with an academic mentor who can help you keep your momentum.

Stay on track with your academic goals and dissertation; we’ll help you organize your work into manageable segments.

Use the code WINTER  to waive the $50 application fee.

At a glance

• 11 Core courses
• 12 max transfer credits
• 4 Specialization courses
• 1 Elective course
• 3 Virtual Residencies

Comprehensive exam

Dissertation

• ACBSP-accredited

Reduce your tuition by $20,000

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $20K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

Courses and skills

Explore strategy and innovation courses.

• This degree requires at least 90 program credits
• You’ll need to complete 14 core courses, three elective courses, three virtual residencies, one comprehensive exam and one dissertation

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What you'll learn

Our PhD in Business Management, Strategy and Innovation degree equips you with a deep theoretical and practical knowledge of how organizations innovate successfully in today’s complex business environments.

On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:

• Apply strategy and innovation theories to define best practices, generate new knowledge, and drive organizational change
• Assess, identify, and access critical information sources for innovation strategy
• Integrate data to support evidence-based strategy, with emphasis on emerging trends and technological influences in diverse global environments
• Apply critical thinking to strategy and innovation using appropriate research techniques
• Demonstrate ethical, effective, and sustainable approaches to business innovation challenges

Review the Capella career exploration guide  to learn more about this program and professional paths to explore.

Tuition and learning format

How much does the phd in business management cost.

The total cost of your degree will depend on academic performance, transfer credits, scholarships and other factors. See GuidedPath cost information below.

A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.

• Based on the quarter system; 1-2 courses per 10-week quarter
• 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
• Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
• Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term

$985 per credit,  $5,000  quarterly tuition max, 75  coursework credits, 12 max transfer credits

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Tuition breakdown

Program phases.

$985 Per quarter credit

75 coursework credits; dissertation is additional

Per quarter credit

$2955 Per quarter

Per quarter

Resource kit fee

$175 Per quarter

Coursework phase only; includes eBooks, textbooks, interactive media, software, course packs, articles, test kits, and other instructional materials

Application fee

$50 One-time fee

One-time fee

Tuition and program length are unique to you

Your total tuition and program length depend on a variety of factors:

• The program specialization you choose
• Scholarships and finances
• Prior coursework
• Transfer credits
• Employer and/or military benefits
• Number of quarters spent working on dissertation
• Complexity of your dissertation
• Academic performance
• School/work/life balance
• Unexpected life events

About cost scenarios

The cost scenarios below are examples based on general program pricing and 2023–24 Capella tuition rates, and assume the average number of transfer credits a student brings into the program. Pacing information is current as of January 1, 2023. These rates are the same nationwide and may change depending on factors affecting program length and price. You are responsible for paying your own travel costs related to residencies, including plane, hotel, and food expenses.

To discuss whether the specialization you’re interested in has additional factors that may affect program cost and length, contact a Capella enrollment counselor.

Cost scenarios

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Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.

Scholarships and savings

Are there scholarships available for doctoral degrees.

Your education is an investment in your future that's within reach. There are  more ways to save  than you might think.

$5,000 quarterly tuition maximum Maximize your courseload – take 6 or more credits per quarter and pay just $5,000.*

$20K toward your doctorate

Apply for a $20K Capella Progress Reward , a scholarship to help fund your doctoral degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

10% military discount

If you’re an active-duty military service member, spouse, dependent, or veteran, you may be eligible for discounts on tuition at Capella.  Get details

*Cost of each residency is included in the $5,000 quarterly tuition maximum; books, resource kit, travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses are not included.

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Accreditation and recognitions provide assurance that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all our  accreditations  and  recognitions .

How to apply

Phd in business management admission requirements.

Applicants must provide the following information for  admission  to Capella programs and specializations:

• A master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
•  Your official master’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• A valid, government-issued form of photo identification

GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.

International Student Requirements

If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.

In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:

• Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
• Transcript evaluation

Learn more about  international student admissions .

Faculty and support

What support does capella offer online students.

Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of doctoral students. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces that build on one another to help you earn your doctorate. You’ll have support from faculty, staff, and online resources along the way.

Doctoral faculty

Work with faculty members who have years of experience and specialize in their areas of expertise throughout each phase of your program, including literature review and implementation planning.

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These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree program and answer all your questions about Capella.

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Career exploration

What can you do with a phd in strategy & innovation degree.

Your education can help you reach your goals, professionally and personally. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to consider with a PhD in Strategy & Innovation.

Related job titles to explore*

• Director of strategy and operations
• Director, business research
• Chief executive officer (CEO)
• Chief operating officer (COO)
• Business consultant
• Adjunct or part-time business faculty
• Full-time business faculty
• Dean or associate dean of a business program
• Vice president
• General manager

Employment settings to explore

• Manufacturing
• Banking/finance
• Government—local, state, federal
• Land-based or online college or university
• Community college
• Corporation
• Consulting firm
• Nonprofit organization
• Insurance firm
• Health care organization

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.

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EU – Israeli International On-line Implementation Programme

Deadline for application : 30 may 2024

Intake: October, 2024 Programme length: 3 years or 180 ETCS credit points Mode of study : part – time Organisation of study : Online study Admission requirements : Master (Bologna 2nd cycle) degree or equivalent (or being able to study a doctoral study programme in the country of origin or country in which the current degree is obtained); Fluency in English Tuition fee : €15,000 for 3 years Registration fee : €50/per year of enrollment

The International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS) , Celje , Slovenia , a European certified and accredited Higher Education institution, in cooperation with the Galilee International Management Institute, is offering a unique PhD in Knowledge Management.

This PhD encourages the creation of new knowledge in economics, business, management informatics, education, sociology, and other related fields with an emphasis on knowledge management and organisational learning as multidisciplinary areas that offer many research challenges at the level of individuals, groups, companies and the society.

The degree has been designed for persons wishing to understand how knowledge and its creation can greatly contribute to achieving organisational and social advancement.

Modern applied executive programme that is multidisciplinary designed, implementation tailored to employees from various fields, individualized research work, international environment of professors and students from several continents, the three-year interdisciplinary degree programme offers international research and publishing opportunities.

Studies include

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• Flexible and adaptable schedule enabling you to combine learning and work
• Participation at the MakeLearn & TIIM conference
• Publishing opportunities in journals and monographs by international academic publisher ToKnowPress

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Best Online Ph.D. In Management Of 2024

Published: Apr 16, 2024, 3:33pm

Key Takeaways

• A Ph.D. in management prepares students for advanced, research-based roles in business
• Concentrations for management Ph.D. programs vary widely, including areas like engineering management, project management and sport management
• The typical Ph.D. in management requires around 60 credits of coursework

A Ph.D. in management is one of the most advanced degrees you can attain in the business field. If you aspire to a high-level role in research, academia or consulting, you might consider pursuing a Ph.D. in management online.

Online Ph.D.s in management typically require a dissertation and delve into contemporary theories of leadership and management. However, many do not include in-person requirements. Rather than practical learning components, students complete theoretical coursework before turning their attention to their dissertations.

We’ve ranked the 10 best online Ph.D. programs in management. Read on to learn more.

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We ranked 13 accredited, nonprofit colleges offering online management Ph.D. programs in the U.S. using 14 data points in the categories of student experience, credibility, student outcomes and affordability. We pulled data for these categories from reliable resources such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ; private, third-party data sources; and individual school and program websites.

Data is accurate as of February 2024. Note that because online doctorates are relatively uncommon, fewer schools meet our ranking standards at the doctoral level.

We scored schools based on the following metrics:

Student Experience :

• Student-to-faculty ratio
• Socioeconomic diversity
• Availability of online coursework
• Total number of graduate assistants
• Proportion of graduate students enrolled in at least some distance education

Credibility :

• Fully accredited
• Programmatic accreditation status
• Nonprofit status

Student Outcomes :

• Overall graduation rate
• Median earnings 10 years after graduation

Affordability :

• In-state graduate student tuition and fees
• Alternative tuition plans offered
• Median federal student loan debt
• Student loan default rate

We chose the 10 best schools to display based on those receiving a curved final score of 88% or higher.

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Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University offers an online Ph.D. in engineering management comprising 10 classroom courses and a research-focused dissertation, which students must defend before faculty members. Notable courses in the 57-credit curriculum include operations research and project management.

WNE delivers most online coursework asynchronously through the Kodiak learning management system. Applicants need a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and must submit GRE scores. Students can enroll full time or part time.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn on your schedule
• School Type: Private
• Application Fee: $50
• Degree Credit Requirements: 57 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time, part-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Operations research, project management
• Concentrations Available: N/A
• In-Person Requirements: No

$950/credit

Located just outside of the nation’s capital city in South Laurel, Maryland, Capitol Technology University offers six online management Ph.D.s in engineering management, facilities management, occupational risk management, product management, project management and real estate management. All programs require 60 credits.

Learners don’t have to fulfill any on-campus courses or residencies, completing their Ph.D. entirely online.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn around your 9-to-5
• Application Fee: $100
• Degree Credit Requirements: 60 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Product management future demands, engineering management research backgrounds
• Concentrations Available: Engineering management, facilities management, occupational risk management, product management, project management, real estate management

$565/credit

Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University enrolls more than 135,000 students, most of whom take online courses. The university’s online Ph.D. program in organization and management – leadership provides a comprehensive study of leadership. The 60-credit curriculum includes courses like ethical leadership, leading effective teams, leading organizational change and leading theory. The program culminates with a dissertation.

Liberty delivers all program coursework asynchronously to maximize flexibility.

• Program Enrollment Options: Full time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Ethical leadership, leading effective teams

$549/credit

Based out of Williamsburg, Kentucky, the University of the Cumberlands is a private, Christian-affiliated university that offers several online degrees, including a Ph.D. in business management.

The program’s 66-credit curriculum includes core courses in advanced managerial accounting, comparative economics, strategic marketing, and managerial ethics and social responsibility. All students also take courses in statistics and research methods, leading to a dissertation.

The curriculum offers seven focus areas, including entrepreneurship, finance and healthcare administration.

• Application Fee: $30
• Degree Credit Requirements: 66 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Advanced managerial accounting, comparative economics
• Concentrations Available: Accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare administration, marketing, project management, strategic management

$6,000 to $10,800/year

Located in Fairfield, Iowa, Maharishi International University offers an online Ph.D. in management that stands out for several reasons. The degree incorporates a distinct focus on sustainability, and students do not take finals at the end of their courses. The program runs on a block system, in which students immerse themselves in a single course at a time. All students at MIU practice transcendental meditation twice per day.

Online students can choose between synchronous and asynchronous course delivery, although synchronous attendance is encouraged.

• Application Fee: $20
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Assessing human development, performance management in strategy research

$799/credit

Located in Bellevue, Nebraska, Bellevue University offers many online programs, including a Ph.D. in human capital management. While most coursework takes place online, students must complete two on-campus residencies: one at the start of the program and another at the beginning of the dissertation process. The 51-credit curriculum includes seminars in performance management, qualitative methods, and leading and aligning human capital.

The university delivers most online coursework asynchronously to promote flexibility.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 51 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Seminar in performance management, seminar in qualitative methods
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for two residencies

$550/credit

Based in Troy, Alabama, Troy University is a state school that offers several online programs, including a Ph.D. in sport management. The 60-credit curriculum delves into topics like sport management pedagogy and the legal aspects of sport. The program culminates with a dissertation that involves original research and scholarship. Students never need to visit campus.

Troy delivers all online coursework asynchronously through Canvas. Each online course typically lasts for nine weeks.

• School Type: Public
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Sport management pedagogy, seminar in legal aspects of sport

$450/credit

Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, Indiana State University offers several online programs, including a Ph.D. in technology management. The 66-credit curriculum includes five specialization options, among them construction management, manufacturing systems, and human resource development and industrial training. In addition to a specialization, all students must complete a research-focused dissertation requirement.

Notable courses in the curriculum include technology project management and advanced economic analysis. ISU offers its Ph.D. program in technology management along with a consortium of three other universities.

• Application Fee: $45
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Technology project management, advanced economic analysis
• Concentrations Available: Manufacturing systems, construction management, quality systems, digital communications, human resource development and industrial training

$442/quarter credit

Headquartered in San Diego, California, National University primarily focuses on online programs, offering distance degrees to students around the nation. The university’s Ph.D. in technology management requires 60 credits and includes courses in statistics with technology applications and principles of technology innovation management.

Students can choose from six concentrations, including computer science, information systems and data science. NU delivers most online coursework asynchronously. New students can begin the program each Monday.

• Application Fee: Free
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Statistics with technology applications, principles of technology innovation management
• Concentrations Available: Computer science, IT project management, information systems, engineering management, data science, cybersecurity

$700/credit

Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Amridge University maintains an affiliation with the Churches of Christ. Amridge has recently expanded its distance learning presence to include an online Ph.D. in organizational leadership and management.

The program’s 51-credit curriculum includes foundational courses in legal aspects of management, research methodology, and leading innovation and change. All students must also complete a qualifying examination, after which they tackle a research-focused dissertation in organizational leadership.

• Example Major-Specific Courses: Legal aspects of management, research methodology

Though distance learning is widely appealing, not all students thrive in online learning environments. To determine whether you should pursue your doctorate online, ask yourself the following:

• What are your other obligations? If you are a parent or if you plan to keep a full-time job while enrolled, asynchronous online learning might provide a good fit. Asynchronous course delivery eliminates scheduled class sessions, allowing you to complete assignments on your schedule so you can better manage your commitments.
• What’s your budget? Online learning is often more affordable than on-campus learning. Distance learners generally avoid campus-related costs like housing and transportation. Moreover, some public universities—which typically charge higher rates to out-of-state learners —allow online students to pay in-state or otherwise discounted tuition rates , regardless of their state residency status.
• What’s your learning style? While online learning offers flexibility and affordability, it is not for everyone. Distance learners need a great deal of discipline, organization and time management skills. If you need additional structure to do your best, you might prefer a synchronous, hybrid or on-campus program.

There are two important types of college accreditation : institutional and programmatic.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) oversee the third-party agencies that handle the institutional accreditation process. Accrediting agencies evaluate schools for the quality of their academics, finances and faculty, among other areas. You must be enrolled at an institutionally accredited college to qualify for federal student aid.

To check a school’s accreditation status, you can look at its website or visit the database on CHEA’s website .

Programmatic accreditation provides a similar vetting service, but for specific degree programs and departments. The importance of programmatic accreditation varies by field, but it is fairly relevant in business.

For management programs, you should keep an eye out for accreditation from one of three organizations:

• The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• The International Accreditation Council for Business Education

AACSB is not recognized by the ED or CHEA, but it is still widely respected in the business field and among the best-known business degree accreditors.

Consider Your Future Goals

An online Ph.D. in management can lead to high-level positions in academia or research. You may also be able to find work as an economist or a consultant.

In general, advanced business these positions involve analysis, research and scholarship. If you want to work as a C-level executive or entrepreneur, you might be better off getting an M.B.A. degree in your preferred business subfield. M.B.A. programs focus more on applied, practical business skills as opposed to theory.

If you know you want to work in research or academia, you should choose a Ph.D. in management that requires a dissertation. A dissertation will give you a chance to try out research and scholarship and perhaps even contribute to the field by publishing your findings in a journal. This work can help you land a job as a professor or researcher once you graduate.

Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options

Per-credit tuition rates for the 10 qualifying Ph.D. programs in our guide range from $450 to $1,575. Over the course of a typical 60-credit Ph.D. program, this translates to between $27,000 and $94,500 in total tuition. That’s no small investment.

To defray the cost of your graduate education, you should first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is the gateway to federal student aid opportunities like loans, grants and scholarships. Universities and other aid providers may also use FAFSA data to determine their awards. Additionally, you can pursue financial aid through private lenders and third-party organizations.

What does a Ph.D. in management do?

A Ph.D. in management prepares graduates for careers in research, scholarship and academia. To that end, most management Ph.D. programs include a course in research methods and require students to complete a dissertation before they graduate.

How long is a Ph.D. in management?

Our top-ranked Ph.D. in management programs take between three and five years to finish, but completion times vary depending on program requirements and student enrollment status.

Which Ph.D. is best after an M.B.A.?

The best Ph.D. for an M.B.A. holder depends on their individual goals and circumstances. A Ph.D. in management generally builds on the managerial and business skills gained through an M.B.A. program.

Is a Ph.D. in management worth it?

The value of a Ph.D. in management depends on your career goals. This degree is a good fit for students who want to become business professors , researchers and consultants. If you want to become an executive or entrepreneur, an M.B.A. program is likely a better fit.

Mikeie Reiland is a writer who has written features for Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, Gravy, and SB Nation, among other publications. He received a James Beard nomination for a feature he wrote in 2023.