PhD in Business Administration - Economics in Memphis United States | University of Memphis

University of Memphis | Memphis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The PhD in Business Administration with an Economics specialization aims to equip students for thriving careers in academia or the professional economics and business sectors. This rigorous program provides advanced training in economic theory and quantitative analysis, enabling students to develop independent research capabilities and professional competencies. While some believe economics solely focuses on finance and stock markets, the discipline actually encompasses a far wider scope. An economics qualification opens doors to global career opportunities across virtually every industry.

Economics explores the science behind human decision-making, connecting with diverse fields including law, anthropology, physics, sociology, engineering, history, mathematics, education, healthcare, gender studies, environmental science, and agriculture. Economics students examine these interdisciplinary connections to comprehend market dynamics.
Career Paths - Economic Consultant, Credit Analyst, Labor Relations Specialist, Policy Analyst, Attorney, Reporter, Sales Director
Public Administrator, Market Research Analyst, Business Owner, Intelligence Analyst, Government Administrator


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to the Graduate School is open to anyone holding a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program's accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or disability.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor's degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores required by the University:

Duolingo English Test- For students affected by test center closures due to COVID-19, the University is temporarily accepting Duolingo as an alternative. 100 or higher on the overall score, all sub scores must be at least 80.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Institution code 1459. TOEFL - 550 or higher on the paper version, 79 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 53 or higher

Tuition USD 17,010

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