Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
The Ph.D. in Business Administration prepares professionals from various sectors, including academia, the military, and the private sector, to serve as educators, researchers, and scholars. All students in the program will develop advanced research skills directed toward the creation of new knowledge demonstrated by a Ph.D. Dissertation. Students will gain knowledge and skills that may be used to function at the entry level of university professorial track teaching. Students will gain an extensive background and comprehension of various areas of business administration and will learn skills needed for acquisition and application of advanced knowledge including current developments in their area of specialty. Graduates will demonstrate effective scholarly writing and presentation, as well as skills needed to design, perform, compile, and successfully defend a doctoral level dissertation. The program also provides students with the ability to make contributions by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and/or presenting research in professional conferences.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of their respective program specialization, the graduate should be able to:
- Synthesize an integrated understanding of core business concepts to address organizational challenges in innovative ways.
- Integrate statistical tools appropriate in the field of business administration to advance research or inform evidence-based decisions.
- Evaluate various theories and research methods used in business administration.
- Evaluate diverse viewpoints, theories, and scientific methods in business administration research relevant to culturally diverse and global contexts.
- Communicate original scholarly research results through oral presentation and in writing.
- Utilize appropriate ethical standards while conducting and disseminating research in business administration.
- Develop effective information systems solutions to address complex business problems using industry-standard and tools.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.