Doctor of Philosophy in Business

University of Alberta

The Faculty of Business offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration, Master of Financial Management, Master of Accounting, and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition to the standard MBA program, specializations are available in International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment, Finance, Public Policy and Management, and Sustainability. PhD specializations are Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations & Information Systems, and Strategic Management & Organization.The Doctor of Philosophy in Business program at the University of Alberta offers specializations in Accounting, Finance, Operations and Information Systems, Marketing, and Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management including macro and micro organizational behaviour. At any given time, there are between 50-70 students, with an entering class of 10-15 per year, which allows students to foster close dynamic bonds with their classmates and mentors. As of the 2022/23 academic year, the program has secured fifth-year funding for our PhD candidates.