The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Temple University’s Fox School of Business prepares doctoral students to advance their fields through innovative research and teaching. This rigorous full-time program trains students to tackle some of the most complex problems facing the contemporary business world.
This heavily research-focused program is designed for advanced scholars who want to
The comprehensive curriculum of the Business Administration PhD, along with its multiple concentrations, promote interdisciplinary study. PhD faculty partner with students to pursue cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Small class sizes allow you to work in a close-knit collaborative environment with other students as well as the school’s outstanding research faculty. Fox’s unique culture of mentorship provides students with both academic support and personalized professional guidance. Fox’s relationship with large corporations and local small businesses will also allow you to learn from and network with leading industry experts.
Concentrations
The Fox PhD in Business Administration offers students the opportunity to focus on one of the following eleven concentrations.
ACCOUNTING
Pursue advanced research and scholarship opportunities with a PhD concentration in Accounting. Earn faculty appointments in Accounting and related departments at top-tier research universities.
FINANCE
Gain expertise in areas of asset pricing, banking and corporate finance with the PhD in Finance. Co-author articles and research studies with faculty mentors while preparing for an academic career at a major research university.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Explore a range of complex human resource and organizational issues from leadership tactics and workplace anger to organizational justice staffing.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY
Develop in-depth knowledge spanning multiple functional areas of business. Faculty members specialize in accounting, finance, international business, information systems, marketing, neuroscience, statistics, and strategic management.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Understand the wide-ranging challenges for businesses operating on a global scale. Combined with a functional business minor, the PhD concentration in International Business emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to research within national and international universities.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Advance your knowledge of the design, use, and effects of information technology with the PhD concentration in Management Information Systems.
MARKETING
Make use of cross-disciplinary methods from economics, neuroscience, psychology and sociology to produce innovative marketing research.
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Develop your theoretical and empirical expertise in the tenets of operations and supply chain services.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
Develop and employ research methodologies around economics and finance. Conduct studies on an array of topics central to financial risk and insurance, while preparing for positions at leading research institutions.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Build advanced knowledge of business management, entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy.
TOURISM AND SPORT
Concentrate your work and research on three primary areas: economics and asset management, marketing and social engagement, and strategic management and experience design. Graduates advance to faculty positions at universities offering degrees in hospitality, recreation, sport and tourism.
September 2025
Temple University
1801 N Broad Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Pennsylvania,
19122, United States
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, mark sheets must be evaluated by WES or another NACES organization.
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
Duolingo: 110
PTE Academic: 68
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.