DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

Deans Welcome

Dear Prospective Applicant:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs in the W. P. Carey School of Business. We are pleased you are considering the doctoral program for your graduate studies.

Each applicant is provided an opportunity to select an area of concentration and supporting course work which will best prepare them to conduct scholarly work in their specialized area of interest. Areas of concentration in Business Administration include:

Dean of Accredited Doctoral Program

Dr. Dennis Hoffman
Associate Dean


The School also offers a Ph.D. in Economics.

Accredited doctoral programW. P. Carey School of Business is one of the 370 business schools accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Faculty in the W. P. Carey School of Business include some of the nation's best researchers and teachers who are extensively involved in scholarly and professional activities. It is our goal to graduate doctoral students who will find employment in major research universities in the U.S. and abroad.

The university provides several kinds of financial support for graduate students. The Division of Graduate Studies, along with the academic units, may offer scholarships, tuition waivers, grants and other fellowships as part of the financial support package. Most students are also supported through graduate assistantships which provide valuable professional experience as the student fulfills teaching and research obligations under the direction of ASU faculty. These assistantships are highly competitive stipends which are offered to qualified applicants. Should you be interested in a graduate assistantship appointment, please complete and return the graduate assistantship application form with your supporting documents and application materials.

We encourage you to take advantage of this outstanding educational opportunity. Upon receipt of your complete application package by the W. P. Carey School of Business Ph.D. Program Office, we will process and forward your credentials to your designated area of concentration for review by the faculty admissions committee.

If you have questions regarding the application materials, the admission process, or the Ph.D. program in general, please call our office. Again, thank you for your interest in our doctoral program at Arizona State University. We look forward to receiving your completed application materials.

hoffman
Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Programs