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Test Your Limits with a PhD in Business Administration

The University of South Alabama's PhD in Business Administration program is designed with you in mind. Our classes meet over nine weekends each year - three in the summer, fall and spring. With classes held Friday to Sunday, our schedule enables you to pursue your degree without interrupting your career.

With concentrations in business analytics, management and marketing, our program is designed for business professionals and instructor-level faculty seeking a doctorate to pursue an academic career at 4-year universities. It is also suitable for those who wish to adapt industry experience into a consulting role and acquire the tools and perspective to conduct rigorous research and projects. The Mitchell PhD is also the perfect fit for instructors in business schools and colleges seeking a doctoral degree.

Classes are led by doctoral faculty with extensive experience in university teaching and research. The curriculum encourages a balanced approach to learning conceptual, theoretical and methodological components. The program facilitates the transition toward a new career by developing a comprehensive understanding of the discipline and essential research methods.