Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - PhD

Kennesaw State offers an executive-format PhD-BA program designed for professionals to keep their jobs while studying at an AACSB-accredited university. With more than 150 alumni, this program's graduates have an established record of publishing in high quality peer-reviewed academic journals.

Program Snapshot:

  • Format: In Person (1 Weekend Per Month)
  • Credit Hours: 48
  • Cost: Tuition/Fees
  • Entry Terms: Fall
  • Time to Complete: 3-5 years
  • Application Deadlines:  
    • Fall: Feb 1 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The PhD-BA program at Kennesaw State goes beyond a DBA because the focus is on preparing scholars for academic and research careers, while still offering practicioners opportunities to grow in their organizations.
  • Yes, the program's one-weekend-a-month residency model is designed for working professionals.
  • Marketing and Sales, Information Systems and Security, Risk and Decision Analytics, Accounting, and Management.

 Program Benefits

  • Executive Format: Weekend residency allows students to maintain their jobs.
  • Specific Focuses: Multiple concentration paths are available.
  • Impactful: Have a powerful influence on both academe and business.
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Department Contact Information

PhD in Business Administration Program Office
Kennesaw State University
3333 Busbee Drive
North Entrance, Suite 431
Kennesaw, GA 30144


Phone: 470-578-4798
Email: ksuphd@kennesaw.edu