Doctoral Program

“The department provided an environment where I could flourish. The atmosphere was informal, friendly, and supportive, yet I was challenged to develop my skills as a researcher right from the very beginning.” Jochen Reb, Ph.D. 2005   View full alumni reflection.

The Department of Management and Organizations (M&O) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management prepares students for research and teaching positions at major universities.
  

M&O Doctoral Program Facts

Facts about the M&O Ph.D. in Management:

• Full-time program (normally 4-5 years)
• Must be completed within 10 years (including master’s degree work)
• Fields of study include organizational behavior, organizational theory, and judgment/decision making*
• Encompasses theories and methodologies from psychology, sociology, political science, and management

Only a small number of Ph.D. students are admitted each year, enabling students to work closely with faculty members and acquire a solid foundation in theory formulation, research design, and methodological skills.

Although a master's project is a requirement of the doctoral program, the Department of Management and Organizations does not offer a terminal master's degree. Only students interested in earning a doctoral degree should apply.

*Note: Management is the major of all Eller College Ph.D. students, with specialty defined by coursework in a major and minor field. For other specializations within Eller College, visit Eller College Doctoral Programs.
  

Why the Doctoral Program in M&O at Arizona?

Managing the modern organization requires an in-depth understanding of individual behavior, small group and team behavior, and organizational structures and processes. The Ph.D. program in M&O provides training and encourages research at all three levels of analysis. Management & Organizations faculty consistently publish in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology. Several faculty members are serving as editors of top journals and many serve on a multiple editorial boards.

Management & Organizations students are encouraged to participate in a variety of research topics and have access to a number of support tools, including the Decision Behavior Laboratory and an expansive subject pool. Students also enjoy a 1:2 student-to-faculty ratio, minimal teaching loads, small class sizes, a collegial atmosphere, and competitive funding. By focusing on research, doctoral students in M&O are able to successfully compete in the academic marketplace upon graduation. Finally, Tucson and the surrounding mountains provide a high quality of life for students and their families during their tenure here.
  

For more information, contact:

Lori Topp, Graduate Coordinator
Department of Management and Organizations

Jerel Slaughter and Aleksander Ellis, Program Directors
Department of Management and Organizations