PhD in Business Administration, Management and Operations

The Doctorate in Business Administration is offered by the Chapman Graduate School of Business as a track of the Ph.D. It is designed for senior professionals who want a doctoral degree while continuing their jobs. The program emphasizes practical research that helps leaders tackle strategic questions and solve difficult business problems, and it builds analytical and critical thinking for executive roles. A hospitality concentration is available for those interested in tourism and hospitality. Students attend residencies on one Friday and Saturday each month at the Modesto Maidique campus, plus online classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program runs for three years, and applications are currently open for fall and spring admission. Prospective students can speak with an advisor and attend virtual information sessions before applying, and a tuition breakdown is linked from the page.