Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business 2022 PhD Program in Business Administration

Fuqua’s PhD Program in Business Administration prepares candidates for research and teaching careers at leading educational institutions and for careers where advanced research and analytical capabilities are needed.  

At Fuqua, you’ll develop close working relationships with leading scholars in your field in a stimulating and collaborative learning environment.

• Table of Content
• About Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
• PhD Program in Business Administration
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Program in Business Administration
• Requirements for PhD Program in Business Administration Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

PhD Program in Business Administration

Aim and Benefits of PhD Program in Business Administration

Our PhD program focuses on three critical development areas to prepare you for your career:

• Independent inquiry
• Competence in research methodology
• Communication of research results

Requirements for PhD Program in Business Administration Qualification

The PhD in Business Administration is a degree of the Graduate School of Duke University and follows the degree requirements set by Duke’s Graduate School.  In general, the PhD program requires an average of 5 years to complete. After you and a faculty member in your academic area determine your specific study program, according to your interests and goals, you’ll be required to:

• Gain expertise in your area of special interest through your coursework and independent study
• Complete a preliminary qualifying exam in this area of study by the third year of residence, or earlier
• Defend your dissertation successfully

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Duke University’s Fuqua website.