PhD in Business Administration
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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
Information Session:
Attend an online information session to learn about the program, admissions requirements, and next step actions. Sign up for upcoming event dates.
View Information Session Details to AttendFrequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between a DBA and a PhD-BA?
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. -
Can I keep working while earning my Ph.D.?
Yes, the program's one-weekend-a-month residency model is designed for working professionals. -
What concentrations are available?
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.
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


