PhD Program

Chicago GSB’s doctoral program in business—the first established in the United States—trains prospective scholars to become highly skilled and innovative researchers. Most go on to become faculty members at premier academic institutions throughout the world.

Full-time Course of Study

Chicago GSB’s PhD program is a full-time course of study. Most students take five years to complete degree requirements and defend their dissertation. Students begin active research at an early stage and work closely with faculty throughout the program. They are also quickly drawn into the school’s intellectual environment by participating in workshops, where the work of fellow researchers is vigorously discussed and debated.

Flexibility

As with most of the Chicago degree programs, the PhD curriculum is highly flexible. Within the scope of general requirements, students can design programs to suit their individual research interests and educational backgrounds.

Upcoming Recruiting Events

A representative from Chicago GSB's PhD Program will be available to meet with prospective applicants at the following recruiting forums:

• Doctorate in Business Information Session
  hosted by Stanford University, Graduate School of Business
  Monday, May 5, 2008 12-1 pm
  
• Doctorate in Business Information Session
  hosted by the University of California-Berkeley, Haas Schools of Business
  Monday, May 5, 2008 4:30-5:30 pm
  
• Doctorate in Business Information Session 
  hosted by the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
  Tuesday, May 6, 2008 12-1 pm
  
• Doctorate in Business Information Session 
  hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles, The Anderson School
  Tuesday, May 6, 2008 3-4 pm

Further Information

For complete details on the program, see the PhD Program Brochure (PDF) and the PhD Program Guidebook (PDF). You can also contact the Program's staff at gsbphd@chicagogsb.edu.

Pradeep Chintagunta, Director
Malaina Brown, Associate Director
Amity James, Information Manager

PhD Program Office
The University of Chicago
Graduate School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 702-7298 Phone
(773) 702-5257 Fax
gsbphd@chicagogsb.edu

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