{"id":14555,"date":"2025-04-18T13:16:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T17:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/?page_id=14555"},"modified":"2025-12-05T13:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T18:02:54","slug":"phd-ba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/phd-program\/academics\/phd-ba\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Business Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-amp-picture--cover alignfull hero-image-banner wp-block-amp-picture\">\n\t<picture\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-amp-picture__picture\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Digital-Marketing-Symposium-2346-Questrom-Website-Hero-1920x795-1.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source 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id=\"ba-reqs\" style=\"line-height:0.9\">PhD in Business Administration Course Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c4d06299 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>PhD in Business Administration students select from a variety of courses offered at Questrom and other Boston University schools, allowing students to meet departmental requirements and individual interests. Through their coursework, students will gain in-depth knowledge of literature, theory, and methods in their field. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group community-headline is-vertical is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-39769c5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8e60f446 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--questrom-red);border-left-width:1px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Academic Disciplines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Specialize your focus on one area that aligns with your research interests. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Download the curriculum sheets<\/span> <\/strong>for each of our academic departments using the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/phd-program\/academics\/#Academic-Disciplines\">Academic Disciplines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the curriculum varies by department, all first-year students engage in a common academic experience by enrolling in DS906 Philosophy and Science of Research in the fall semester. In addition, all students participate in a week-long intensive, The Art &amp; Craft of Teaching, in the summer before year three.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">Year 1 &amp; 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">Research Methodology: 6 courses (24 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">Major Area: 5 courses (20 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">Minor Area(s): 5 Courses (20 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">The Art &amp; Craft of Teaching: 1 course (0 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-slider__container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible collapsible-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"7869a1ca-7d3e-4117-bb78-6dfec7b16f3e-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7869a1ca-7d3e-4117-bb78-6dfec7b16f3e-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500;text-transform:capitalize\">Philosophy and Science of Research (DS906)<\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"7869a1ca-7d3e-4117-bb78-6dfec7b16f3e-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"7869a1ca-7d3e-4117-bb78-6dfec7b16f3e-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">This course introduces students to research. The class provides a brief introduction to the philosophy of science and debates about the nature of theory before diving thoroughly into different research methods. Students are exposed to research methods from their own and adjacent fields ranging from causal inference and experiments to qualitative research methods. The last part of the class introduces students to issues around diversity, ethics, and equity in research. As part of the class students will complete the introductory ethics modules that are required by the university. Students will be graded on their class participation, a research proposal which is due at the end of the class, and their feedback to other students on their research proposals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"ec02f76c-4a9d-4f68-95a8-7543d70354f9-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ec02f76c-4a9d-4f68-95a8-7543d70354f9-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500;text-transform:capitalize\">The Art &amp; Practice of Business School Teaching (DS907)<\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ec02f76c-4a9d-4f68-95a8-7543d70354f9-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ec02f76c-4a9d-4f68-95a8-7543d70354f9-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">This course will prepare you for teaching in the doctoral program and beyond (at either the graduate or undergraduate level). There are three broad goals. First, the course aims to equip students with a variety of tools and techniques for course design, lesson preparation and classroom management. Secondly, the class will help students learn to identify their own teaching style and develop a teaching portfolio that complements their research. Third, the class prepares students to fulfill the Questrom PhD program\u2019s teaching requirement (most students teach a course during their third or fourth year in the program) and to be successful in the classroom, which will greatly enhance their appeal on the academic job market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">Total Credits: 64<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9573bd6f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\"><strong>Years 3-5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-p-2-font-size\">After the completion of all coursework and a comprehensive exam, students advance to candidacy. At this time, the focus shifts to dissertation research. Students will form a committee, develop a research proposal, and ultimately defend their work. During this time, students will also develop teaching skills and independently teach at least one class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-6-font-size\">Curricular Paper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">Over the summer between year 1 and year 2, students&nbsp;are expected to write a research paper. During the spring term of year one, students should find a faculty mentor with whom to work on the summer paper.&nbsp; The mentor may be the faculty advisor assigned upon entry in the program or may be a different person. Students will lead this project, but it can also be co-authored with the faculty mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">Students will then present the results of that work in a departmental seminar during the Fall semester of year 2. The faculty readers will determine if the finished work fulfills the requirements of the summer paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-6-font-size\">Comprehensive Examination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">After the completion of all course work and the curriculum paper, students are required to appear for a qualifying examination to demonstrate their advanced knowledge of literature and theory, research techniques and the ability to craft a research proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-6-font-size\">Dissertation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size\">The final phase of the program is the completion of your dissertation, which you will complete with the help of your advisor. 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