Would You Like to Pursue a PhD in Business?

Would you like to pursue a PhD in Business?

Do you have strong curiosity, motivation to learn new knowledge, and the desire to mentor the future leaders in business? As a professor, you are able to work on research projects of your interests and play an important role in educating the next generation of young people. Pursuing a PhD degree requires hard work and dedication, but it is financially feasible as most business doctoral programs waive tuition and provide a stipend for doctoral students. Professors in the business-related disciplines earn very attractive salaries.

What is The PhD Project?

The PhD Project is a non-profit organization founded to increase diversity of business school faculty. Their goal is to encourage minorities to pursue an academic career in a business-related discipline. They provide information regarding business doctoral education, an extensive network of participants and alumni, and support and mentoring for minority students as they progress through the doctoral program.

Interested in The PhD Project? There are two main ways to participate:

1.       Annual Conference

a.       This is the flagship event which is a two-day conference in which potential doctoral students are able to connect with current doctoral students, professors, and representatives from major business schools all over the country.

b.       If you are selected to attend, all travel and conference expenses will covered by The PhD Project. The $200 registration fee is waived for a full-time student.

c.       The conference is held annually in Chicago in November. The 2017 annual conference will be on November 15-17, 2017. Application deadline is September 30, 2017. Conference application link is https://www.phdproject.org/become-a-professor/annual-conference/.

d.       Eligibility requirements: (i) African-American, Hispanic-American or Native American; (ii) A U.S. citizen or permanent resident; and (iii) a student in senior year of college or with a bachelor degree.

2.       Join the Minority Doctoral Students Association in one of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing. 

Learn more at the upcoming PhD Project Information Session:

Rising seniors and graduate students are invited to attend the event on Tuesday, April 18th from 12:30pm-1:30pm in the 2nd Floor BB&T Reading Room in the Friday Building. Dessert and refreshments will be served.