PH.D. PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
EARL G. GRAVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Objectives
The Ph.D. program prepares graduates for careers in teaching, research
and consulting in various functional areas of business. Graduates of
the program are expected to make significant contributions to the advancement
of knowledge of business practices through research and consulting and
to disseminate such knowledge through their teaching.
The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with in-depth exposure
to a specific business content area, sophisticated analytical methods,
and adult education techniques. This last feature is unique to the program
and is structured around a four-course sequence covering different aspects
of university-level teaching.
Admission
Admission into the Doctoral Program is in the fall semester only. The
deadline for applications is February 1. All applications must be complete
and include all supporting documents and test scores before they can
be considered. Applicants are also strongly advised to arrange for an
interview with members of the Doctoral Program Committee, by March 31,
as part of their application whenever possible.
Criteria for Admission
- A Masters Degree in Business from an AACSB-accredited
college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students without
such backgrounds will be required to take MBA level business courses
at an AACSB-accredited institution in order to ensure adequate preparation
prior to enrollment in required doctoral courses. Outstanding applicants
who only possess a Bachelor=s degree may be considered for admission
if they possess a GPA of at least 3.5.
- A satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
taken no more than three years prior to applying;
- For students from non-English speaking countries, a minimum score
of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) the exam
must not have been taken more than three years prior to applying. This
requirement may be waived for students who have had at least a year
of university-level education in English;
- Three completed recommendation forms from people who are qualified
to comment on the applicant=s academic preparation and potential for
success in the Doctoral Program;
- An essay on professional plans and what role the doctorate will play
in attaining them.
Additional Information
for International Applicants
- Completed Supplemental International Applicant
Information Sheet;
- An evaluation of the applicant’s credentials
from Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc., P.O. Box 92920, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin 53202-0790, (414) 289-3400. The application for evaluation
of foreign credentials must be sent directly to Educational Credential
Evaluators, Inc. Official or certified true copies of all grade reports,
mark sheets, certificates, diplomas, and similar academic records testifying
to the completion of secondary and post-secondary work must accompany
the application. These records must include a list of subjects studied,
the grades received in each subject on each examination, the maximum
and minimum passing marks on each examination, and the student’s rank
in class. Documents not written in English must be accompanied by official
English translations.
- Applicants must not send any foreign
transcripts, certificates, or portfolios to the School of Graduate Studies.
Transfer of Credits
Doctoral level Foundation courses taken at other universities may be
credited towards the Morgan State University program if they are judged
to be equivalent by the Doctoral Program Committee. A maximum of 12 credits
may be transferred in this manner.
Residency Requirements
and Time Limits
- Acquiring a doctoral degree requires a strong
commitment. Students who stretch out their studies are usually unable
to complete them. Thus, full-time students must enroll in a minimum
of 9-credit hours per semester. With the exception of credits transferred
at the beginning of a student's program, all courses must typically
be taken at Morgan State University. The Doctoral Program Committee
in very rare cases will grant transfers of credits from other institutions.
- Students must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations. Written
and oral comprehensive examinations covering the major area of study
are scheduled by the fall of the third year of enrollment in the program.
A written comprehensive examination covering the minor field is also
scheduled in the summer of the first year of enrollment.
- A dissertation proposal must be successfully defended within 12 months
of passing the comprehensive examination in the area of specialization.
- All requirements for the program must be completed by the end of the
sixth year. An extension of not more than one academic year may be granted
under extenuating circumstances. Only the Doctoral Program Committee
may grant such an extension.
Dismissal from the Program
A student will be dismissed from the program if she or he fails any of
the comprehensive exams twice. Students can also be dismissed if, in the
view of the Doctoral Program Committee, they are not making satisfactory
progress in their program of study after a written warning from the committee.
Examples of instances that may lead to such dismissal include, but are
not limited to the following:
- Failure to take scheduled comprehensive exams.
- Failure to participate in required professional development activities
such as faculty and other research seminars.
- Failure to complete assistantships in a satisfactory manner.
- Failure to follow an approved study plan.
- Exceeding time limits for completing specified time limits for various
stages of the program.
Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor upon enrollment in the program
and must complete an individual program of study form. The advisor provides
guidance to the student on matters relating to the program. At the dissertation
stage, the student selects a dissertation committee and a chairperson
who act as advisors during the process.
Graduation Requirements
- A grade point average of at least 3.3, on a
4 point scale, in all courses taken at Morgan State University;
- A minimum grade of B in each course taken in the area of specialization;
- No more than two grades of C or less may be earned in the program;
- Pass written and oral comprehensive examinations covering major and
minor areas of an approved course of study;
- Successful oral defense of a proposed and completed dissertation;
- Submit four (4) copies of the revised (where applicable) and final
draft of the dissertation to the Director of the Doctoral Program.
Course Work
Elements of Business Operations
Each student is required to demonstrate mastery of the major elements
of business administration prior to formal doctoral candidacy. The elements
cover such functional areas as accounting, finance, organizational behavior,
marketing, information systems, general and operations management. They
are designed to give students a broad knowledge of business operations.
The following School of Business & Management (SBM) courses address
these areas:
| INSS 586 |
Quantitative Analysis |
| ECON 513 |
Statistical Analysis |
| MKTG 567 |
Marketing Management |
| BUAD 521 |
Administrative Theory |
| BUAD 540 |
Operations Management |
| INSS 587 |
Management Information Technology |
| ACCT 500 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
| FIN 520 |
Financial Management |
| ECON 501 |
Micro and Macro Economics |
Every student must satisfy these 3-credit prerequisites prior to beginning
formal doctoral study. Each course requirement can be satisfied in one
of 3 ways
- By taking and passing an equivalent course to
SBM courses from an AACSB-accredited institution with a grade of at
least B, a maximum of five years prior to admission;
- Possession of an undergraduate major in the subject area;
- Passing a proficiency examination administered by the relevant department
with a grade of at least B.
Note: Higher- level courses may also be required depending on area
of specialization.
Foundation (18 Credits)
The Foundation is common to all students and is designed to provide students
with an understanding of the philosophy and tools of scientific inquiry.
Emphasis is placed on developing students= research skills. Particular
attention is placed on quantitative and qualitative methods involved in
research processes. All foundation courses must be completed prior to
enrolling in specialization courses. The specific courses will be partly
discipline-specific, but all students must take and pass the following
as part of their foundation:
BUAD 700 Quantitative Methods
BUAD 701 Applied Statistics
BUAD 702 Foundations of Scientific Research
BUAD 703 Measurement Theory and Method
Other Foundation Courses*
| BUAD 704 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
| FIN 820 |
Microeconomic Theory |
| FIN 821 |
Macroeconomic Analysis |
| MGMT 860 |
Seminar in Organizational Behavior |
| MGMT 861 |
Seminar in Organization Theory |
*Two of these courses are chosen by students with the approval of
their advisors.
Area of Specialization
(18 Credits)
Each area has a separate set of requirements including research skills
and methodology courses. Students choose specific courses with the approval
of their advisors. Morgan offers specializations in accounting, finance,
information systems, management, and marketing. The goal of specialization
is to give students a firm grounding in a functional area of business.
This area reflects the student's chosen area of theoretical and intellectual
interest.
Courses are designed to develop knowledge and analytical capabilities
to contribute to intellectual developments in the field. Following is
a list of course offerings
Courses are designed to develop knowledge and analytical capabilities
to contribute to intellectual developments in the field.
Accounting
ACCT 800 Financial Accounting Seminar
ACCT 801 Managerial Accounting Seminar
ACCT 802 Taxation Seminar
ACCT 803 Auditing Seminar
ACCT 804 Accounting Information Systems Seminar
ACCT 805 Accounting Research Seminar
ACCT 806 Seminar in Selected Accounting Topics
ACCT 807 Accounting Research Seminar II
Finance
FIN 822 Theory of Corporate Finance
FIN 823 Seminar in Investment Analysis
FIN 824 Financial Economics
FIN 825 Applied Econometric Methods
FIN 826 Empirical Research in Finance
FIN 830 Derivatives Markets
FIN 831 International Finance Seminar
Information Systems
INSS 840 Foundation in Information Systems
INSS 841 Information Systems Strategy
INSS 842 Information Systems Seminar I
INSS 843 Information Systems Seminar II
INSS 850 Dynamics of Information Systems in Organizations
INSS 851 Knowledge-Based Information Systems
INSS 852 Enterprise-Wide Infrastructure
INSS 853 Management Databases
Management
MGMT 870 Seminar in Human Resource Management
MGMT 871 Seminar in Business & Society
MGMT 872 Seminar in Strategic Management
MGMT 873 Comparative Management Systems
MGMT 874 International Business Seminar
MGMT 875 Special Topics in Management
MGMT 876 Research Implementation
MGMT 877 Entrepreneurship Seminar
Marketing
MKTG 880 Foundations of Marketing
MKTG 881 Consumer and Organizational Buying Behavior
MKTG 882 Seminar in Strategy and Global Marketing
MKTG 883 Multivariate Techniques
MKTG 884 Research Implementation
MKTG 890 Social Issues and Public Policy in Marketing
MKTG 891 Special Topics in Marketing
Minor Field (12 Credits)
The purpose of the minor field is to prepare students to be effective
teachers at the university level. It is also designed to give them skills
in case research, writing and presentation. Recognizing the importance
of teaching skills in career development, the courses are designed to
guide students in understanding relevant issues associated with teaching
college students. Emphasis is therefore placed on developing pedagogical
skills and knowledge of psychological and other bases of learning. These
are the courses that are offered:
BUAD 710 Foundations of Business Education
BUAD 711 Instructional Methods in Business
BUAD 712 Case Research and Teaching
BUAD 713 Teaching Practicum
Dissertation (12
Credits)
The final stage of the Doctoral Program requires a student to write and
defend a dissertation. A dissertation must address a major research issue.
It is expected to result in a significant contribution to the received
body of knowledge in the field of study. Students work under the guidance
of a dissertation committee and as part of their preparation enroll in
12 credits of dissertation seminars. These seminars are designed to guide
students in their development of a proposal, proposal defense, research
implementation, and dissertation defense.
After completing six credits of dissertation seminars, a student presents
a dissertation proposal to an advisory committee. The committee consists
of a four-member dissertation committee plus one other faculty member
chosen by the Doctoral Program Committee. Members of the Dissertation
Committee are selected by the student but must meet the following requirements:
- The Chairperson must be from the major area.
- One member must be from the major area.
- At least one other member must be from the foundation area but not
the area of specialization.
- One other member must be from the major area or closely related discipline.
- The Advisory Committee must certify to the Doctoral Office that there
is justification for a formal review before a proposal defense is scheduled
After the proposal defense, if relevant, the dissertation Chairperson
prepares a document that details issues of concern raised by the Committee
and suggestions for revising the proposal. The student then revises the
proposal and prepares a document that shows how the issues raised have
been addressed in the revised proposal. This document and the revised
proposal are then circulated to members of the Advisory Committee. Once
the committee approves this document, a student may continue with the
dissertation process.
After the student completes the dissertation, it is submitted to the
Dissertation Committee. Committee members then read the dissertation and
if there is unanimous concurrence, the Chairperson certifies to the Doctoral
Office that no major revisions or problems are anticipated. The Doctoral
Office then schedules a public defense attended by the Committee, other
faculty and doctoral students. Post-defense dissertation changes must
be completed within 30 days.
Course Offerings for the Dissertation:
BUAD 900-901 Dissertation Seminar I
BUAD 902-903 Dissertation Seminar II
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