PhD in Business Administration, Management and Operations

This doctoral program at the Stern School of Business trains researchers to understand how organizations compete in turbulent, unpredictable markets and how managers cope with complicated, shifting workplaces. The preparation is broad and interdisciplinary, using economics, psychology, and sociology. Study centers on three areas. Strategy examines the competitive forces behind company performance. Organizational behavior looks at how individual employees and managers act inside firms. Organization theory considers how structures and processes within firms take shape and operate. Prospective students submit a full application to Stern's doctoral program. The package includes an online form, a statement of purpose, an optional essay, educational history with a resume or CV, recommendation letters, test scores, academic transcripts, and a fee. Candidates should consult the school's published instructions for details on each component before they apply.