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Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Elevate your career with Sullivan University’s online Ph.D. in Management, where you’ll develop both research and application skills to become a leader and scholar in your organization. This Doctor of Philosophy embraces the scholar-practitioner model, giving you the chance to conduct pilot studies that pave the way for your dissertation research. You’ll have the freedom to choose a concentration that aligns with your professional goals, with dedicated faculty members mentoring you throughout your journey. Maximize your potential, contribute meaningful research with real-life applications, and open doors for professional development in teaching or management training.

Locations: Online Learning
Format: Online

Est. time to completion:

36 months*

Credit hours:

90

Cost per credit hour:

$780

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We’re ranked among the top 20 online business programs by Online Schools Report.

Experienced faculty

Learn from industry experts who have years of experience in the field.

Personalized attention

Small classes mean more focused learning.

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Curriculum

Overview

Admission for the Ph.D. in Management degree is highly selective, with candidates evaluated based on prerequisites such as graduate GPA, managerial experience, career goals outlined in an essay, research aptitude, and professional recommendations.

Courses

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GRAD 710
Research Design and Analysis
4 credits
GRAD 712
Quantitative Research and Analysis
4 credits
GRAD 716
Qualitative Research and Analysis
4 credits
GRAD 717
Advanced Qualitative Research and Analysis
4 credits
GRAD 718
Advanced Quantitative Research and Analysis
4 credits
GRAD 719
Mixed Methods Research and Design
4 credits
MGT 711
Organizations and External Environments
4 credits
MGT 712
Seminar in Strategic Management
4 credits
MGT 713
Individual and Group Behavior in Organizations
4 credits
MGT 714
Seminar in Human Capital Management
4 credits
MGT 715
Managing Innovation and Change in Organizations
4 credits
MGT/CMM/CSC/HRL 797
Ph.D. Program Residency
0 credits
MGT/CMM/CSC/HRL 798
Comprehensive Doctoral Exam
2 credits
MGT/CMM/CSC/HRL 799
Dissertation Research
16 credits
CMM 721
Philosophical and Social Issues in Conflict Management
4 credits
CMM 724
Organizational Conflict Management Analysis and Intervention
4 credits
CMM 795
Proposal Development
4 credits
HRL 721
High-Performance Human Resource Leadership
4 credits
HRL 724
Workforce Analytics and Technology
4 credits
HRL 795
Proposal Development
4 credits
CSC 722
Data Mining and Business Intelligence
4 credits
CSC 734
Knowledge Management Practical Application
1 credits
CSC 735
Knowledge Management Practical Application
1 credits
CSC 736
Knowledge Management Practical Application
1 credits
CSC 737
Knowledge Management Practical Application
1 credits
CSC 795
Proposal Development
4 credits
MGT 721
Industry Structure and Competitive Strategy
4 credits
MGT 726
Seminar in Strategy and Public Policy
4 credits
MGT 795
Proposal Development
4 credits
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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