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As a doctoral candidate in strategy, you'll collaborate directly with UNC Kenan-Flagler's distinguished faculty members. Strategic management forms the foundation of our academic inquiry, while also supporting specialized concentrations in entrepreneurship and innovation, sustainable business practices, and information technology.
The Strategy PhD Program equips you to conduct impactful research and pursue an academic career at leading business institutions.
Our demanding curriculum integrates perspectives from economics, psychology, and sociology to advance strategic and entrepreneurial scholarship. While some applicants hold graduate degrees prior to joining the PhD program, this is not a prerequisite for admission.
The completion of a bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent with an accredited institution and a minimum overall average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required.
The required minimum total score on the exams are internet-based TOEFL exam = 90, The IELTS exam = 7.