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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

PURPOSE

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration is designed to develop scholars and researchers who advance knowledge through original research across the broad field of business administration. The program provides a rigorous foundation in advanced business theory, research methodologies, strategic leadership, and evidence-based decision-making while allowing students to pursue specialized areas of study that address emerging trends and innovations in business. Graduates are prepared for careers in higher education, research, industry, government, and executive leadership, demonstrating innovation, integrity, stewardship, and ethical responsibility grounded in Biblical principles.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:

• Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the core principles and advanced concepts in financial economics, including financial theory, investment analysis, international finance, and financial markets.
• Conduct independent and original research in financial economics with proficiency in empirical methods, econometric techniques, and the ability to critically analyze financial data.
• Foster a global perspective on financial economics, recognizing the interconnectedness of global financial markets and the importance of international financial policies and practices.
• Have a strong sense of ethical responsibility and professional standards and apply biblical principles such as honesty, fairness, and respect for others in their professional conduct.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Application form for admission
• $100.00 non-refundable application fee
• A brief autobiographical statement
• Applicant Qualifications :
  1) Master's degree holder (Every major)
  2) To enter the Ph.D. program in Business Administration, students must have majored in Business Administration in their master program. If they did not major in Business Administration, they must take 12~24 additional credits as prerequisite courses.
  3) The completed course with grade C+ below would not be counted as credit hours.
  4) GPA should be above 3.5
• Admission Procedures :
  Admission procedures consist of application screening, entrance exam, and interview.
  1) Applicants should pass application screening before taking entrance tests. Application includes applicant's essay, recommendation letters, and transcripts.
  2) The test areas are essay and English (reading).
  3) Program faculities will interview applicants who take tests.
  4) Application screening, written essay test, English test and interview respectively take up 100 points (Total 400 points). Admission would be given to the applicants who scored 320 points above.
  5) Faculty committee will make all admission decisions.
• Two recent photographs (for student ID)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• The Doctoral Program is designed to be completed within five academic years. A maximum of seven years may be granted upon appeal to the Academic Dean.
• The student must successfully complete a prescribed course of study with a minimum of 3.00 (B) grade point average on a 4.00 scale.
• The awarding of a “C” in a doctoral course constitutes a failure (unsuccessful completion of the course).
• The student must pass a qualifying examination.
• The student must successfully complete a dissertation and pass the oral defense.
• Prior to graduation the student must meet all financial obligations to the institution.
• All candidates for graduation must complete a non-credit course, GE 500 Worldview. It will be waived for the students who have taken any biblical courses.

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