Doctor of Philosophy in
Business Administration (PhD-BA),
Global Business Management
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PhD-BA in Global Business Management
This specialization covers the essential elements required to understand and manage global organizations. Individuals interested in global management positions in industry, higher education, government, and public entities, and business consulting would benefit from this program. The specialization provides students with comprehensive education and training in interdisciplinary global management subjects of leadership, government, diplomacy, economics, finance, marketing, and organizational effectiveness. Students study global business theory, decision-making, and problem-solving techniques related to global strategic planning.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete at least 9 credit hours in a single area of specialization at the University (not counting foundational courses) and may elect to have the specialization recorded on their transcript and diploma. The remaining 9 elective credits must be appropriate to the student’s degree program. Students may opt to use the remaining 9 elective credits towards an additional specialization.
(3 courses; 9 semester credit hours)
All PhD-BA specializations require completion of the PhD-BA core curriculum, three specialization courses, three doctoral electives, and the dissertation sequence, including prospectus, proposal, data collection and analysis, and final manuscript and defense.
Specialization Course Listings
Choose three of the following:
An examination of the social, ethical, economic, and political changes of different countries on the global business environment. The focus is on developing higher-level thinking skills and an ability to critically evaluate the differences in conducting business in various global markets. You’ll be assessed on your critical-thinking and decision-making skills in resolving complex research issues faced by managers when conducting business in different global markets.
In this course, you’ll explore the role of leadership and strategic decision-making in global business. Specifically, you’ll focus on corporate governance, key characteristics of a contemporary leader in the global/technological age, and best practices for overcoming the challenges to organizational success.
This course addresses the management decisions of multinational enterprises (MNEs) that enhance success in a global economy. You’ll evaluate decision-making skills and situations faced by managers of MNEs to meet the challenges of global business environments. Global strategy, structures, and strategic management are all examined and practiced.
In this course, you’ll examine specific issues of social and cultural environments in the context of global marketing. You’ll focus on complex problem-solving techniques through an examination of culture and customer differences in various parts of the world. The purpose is to provide new learning experiences to help global marketing professionals develop product designs, implement global branding, and plan strategies that work throughout the world. With research-oriented assignments, you’ll be assessed throughout the course on your critical thinking and practical applications.
An investigation of organizational behavior (OB) and the impact individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within a global organization. Specifically, you’ll focus on how to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase employee job satisfaction. You’ll also study tools for guiding the productivity of others, predicting human behavior at work, and gaining the perspective needed to manage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Electives selected on the initial degree plan can be changed upon request to an Academic and Finance Counselor.
Learning Outcomes
Students earning the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Global Business Management specialization will learn to:
- Frame complex problems or questions within the specialization using appropriate conceptual, analytical, and contextual lenses.
Program Disclosure
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