The doctorate in Business Administration (Ph.D.) with a concentration in Information Technology/Supply Chain Management is a scholarly, research-based program with a professional orientation. The objective of the program is to prepare individuals of superior promise and potential for careers in higher education as faculty members engaged in teaching and research and for high level administrative and research careers in the private and public sectors. Persons completing the degree program must have demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of international business, research methods, and high potential for making significant contributions to their field of specialization in business. The Business Administration Ph.D. with a concentration in Information Technology/Supply Chain Management requires competences in the basic disciplines of international business, field-specific coursework related to IT governance, supply chain coordination and business intelligence, and strong training in quantitative research tools.
Program Highlights
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The program provides an interdisciplinary foundation combining the major disciplines in business administration analyzed through an international and cross-cultural lens.
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The field-specific coursework provides a comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture, business process systems, and supply chain management.
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The advanced methodology classes allow the student to be able to handle the most recent methodological advancements in the academic field.
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Graduates have been successfully placed in tenure-track positions domestically and internationally.
Careers
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Requirements
Applicants must provide the following materials as part of the online application form:
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Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the GRE Test scores taken within the last five years;
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Three letters of recommendation, of which two from academic references, which attest to the individual’s academic potential and ability for achievement;
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A personal statement of goals, approximately two to three pages, on how the completion of the doctoral program will assist in achieving personal and professional career goals.
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2025-26 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Teaching/Research Assistantships
All applicants admitted as first-year students to the PhD in Business Administration are automatically considered for teaching/ research assistantships. Tuition is waived for research and teaching assistantship recipients who have completed a master’s degree, are admitted as degree-seeking students, and are enrolled as full-time students.
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