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Ph.D in Business Administration
Requirement
Hours
Description
9 hrs in minor
9
Complete at least 9 semester hours in an approved minor field(s). Courses must approved by the student's GPC/Chair and completed with a grade of C or better.
Comprehensive exam - minor
Pass a written comprehensive exam in a at least one minor field.
Comprehensive exam
Student must pass the written comprehensive examination.
Final oral defense
Every candidate for the Ph.D. degree must successfully pass a final oral examination (defense of dissertation) administered by the student’s dissertation committee and scheduled by the Graduate School.
Research method
Student must demonstrate proficiency in research methodology and satisfy the tools requirement of the major field department.
Select an emphasis
Student must enroll in one of the Ph.D. in Business Administration emphasis areas: Emphasis in Finance, Emphasis in Management, Emphasis in Management Information System, Emphasis in Marketing, or Emphasis in Production- Operations Management.
Submit Dissertation
Student must submit a dissertation to his/her GPC/Chair. The dissertation must conform to the regulations governing style set forth in "A Manual of Thesis and Dissertations Preparations", available in the Graduate School Office. Two copies of the dissertation must be presented to the Graduate School after the final examination for the doctorate has been accepted and before the beginning of the regular examination period for the semester in which the candidate plans to graduate.
GPA requirements
A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken.
SBA Dean's approval
This Degree Audit is an advising tool only. Students in the School of Business Administration must verify degree requirements through the Dean's Office. Verification includes satisfactory completion of grade point requirement, resident coursework, and all other requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration.
Student must complete at least 18 hours of dissertation credit (Mktg 797).
12 hrs marketing
12
Complete at least 12 semester hours in Marketing course work beyond the master's degree. Each course must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair and completed with a grade of C or better.
Student must complete at least 18 hours of dissertation credit (Fin 797).
12 hrs finance
12
Complete at least 12 semester hours in Finance course work beyond the master's degree. Each course must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair and completed with a grade of C or better.
Pass oral exam
Student must pass an oral comprehensive examination.
Pass preliminary exam
Student must pass the written preliminary examination.
Student must complete at least 18 hours of dissertation credit (Mgmt 797).
12 hrs management
12
Complete at least 12 semester hours in Management course work beyond the master's degree. Each course must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair and completed with a grade of C or better.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.
