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PURPOSE
Georgia Central University's Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PHDBA) program focuses on theoretical knowledge that can be applied to business and business management. The PHDBA has the dual purpose of contributing to business theory and further developing professional practice (e.g., contributing to professional knowledge in business). Additionally, the PHDBA prepares students to integrate learned theory and practices in business with the context of current issues encountered within the business environment. Students develop proficiency in applied research by improving their methodological and analytical skills. They will integrate the University's core values and ethical foundations into the dissertation process and critical thinking skills used throughout the program.
The PHDBA program also delivers a professional academic curriculum. The program integrates business theory and practice, enabling students to conduct applied research in relevant areas in today's rapidly changing business environment. In addition to developing a strong understanding of the theoretical underpinning of business disciplines, students develop advanced analytical and research skills in increasingly high demand in numerous sectors of the economy. The PHDBA program offers students the opportunity to complete concentrations in Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Management, and Christian Ethics and Not-for-Profit Management. Tuition and fees specific to the PHDBA program may be found in the "Tuition and Fees" section in the University Catalog.
OBJECTIVES
- 1. Identify and synthesize the global implications of research conducted while critically considering the interrelated activities in the functional areas of business.
- 2. Apply advanced knowledge of and competence in the latest academic theories, concepts, and technology-enabled opportunities.
- 3. Inspire students to become selfless leaders in business suited to for-profit or not-for-profit corporate entities.
- 4. Assess the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business for responsible management.
- 5. Address complex challenges by applying industry rules and regulations frameworks to draw prescriptive conclusions, leveraging real-world experience and knowledge.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PHDBA) program will be able to :
- 1. Design, direct, and shape organizational processes in support of organizational objectives
- 2. Influence the context and environment in which decisions get made.
- 3. Selflessly lead initiatives that enable generations to improve and innovate
- 4. Identify change initiative behaviors and develop solutions for managing change
- 5. Implement the best practices in coaching, delegating, and performance management
- 6. Understand and use tools for enhancing managerial performance
JOBS ATTAINABLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM
Graduates who earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PHDBA) degree from GCU can work in the following professional careers :
- 1. Business Consultant: Providing advice and guidance to businesses.
- 2. C-Suite Executive: High-level roles such as CEO, COO, or CTO.
- 3. Economist: Analyzing economic data and making predictions.
- 4. Information Systems Manager: Managing IT systems and infrastructure.
- 5. Educator: Teaching business-related courses.
- 6. Government Program Manager: Overseeing government business programs.
- 7. Accountants and Auditors: Ensuring accurate financial records.
- 8. Management Analysts: Advising company managers on revenue and cost reduction.
- 9. Market Research Analysts: Analyzing market data.
- 10. Postsecondary Teachers: Teaching business courses at colleges and universities.
- 11. Top Executives: High-level roles in organizations.
- 12. Hospitality Industry Businesses.
- 13. Other specialized areas of business.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Degrees and Transcripts
Admissions Requirements- 1. Graduate Application Form for Admission
- 2. 3.0 or higher GPA in a business-related master's degree from an accredited academic institution
- 3. Two letters of recommendation (one professional and one academic reference)
- 4. Resume
- 5. Official graduate transcripts (international transcripts may require outside evaluation at the student's expense)
- 6. Professional Goal Statement
a. An explanation of how a candidate's professional experience and academic background make them ideal for doctoral study.
b. A description of specific interest in which the student explains how conducting business research will help fulfill the student's career objectives.
c. A description of future goals upon completion of the PHDBA program.
International Student Admissions at Georgia Central University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students by issuing Form I-20, with which students may apply for an F-1 Nonimmigrant Student visa. Please refer to the Georgia Central University Catalog for complete international admissions policies.
Recommendations
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation: one from a colleague or mentor in the field of business studies and one from an academic advisor, such as a former professor or department chair. The recommendation forms may be obtained from the GCU Office of Admissions.Academic Purpose Statement
Applicants must submit a two-page statement including (1) their specific goals in pursuing a PhD degree, (2) their prospective research topics and areas of interest; and (3) their expectations for achieving their academic goals at GCU.Academic Research Paper
Applicants must present evidence of potential for original academic research at the doctoral level by submitting a sample of unpublished writing or a recent academic research paper if nothing has been published. This writing sample should be written in one of the applicant's contemporary research languages (preferably Korean or English) and an academic writing format and should be 20-25 pages in length.Admission Documents
Ph.D Application form (available at the GCU website)- 1. Official Transcripts
- 2. Sample research paper
- 3. Certification of field experience
- 4. Two recommendation letters
- 5. Academic purpose statement
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
- 1. Applications for admission to the PhD program must be approved by the PhD Program Committee as well as the Office of Admissions. As noted above, applicants must submit the Admission Documents.
- 2. Each applicant must submit all necessary documents to the Office of Admissions, accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of 100 USD. All the original application documents must be received no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student seeks enrollment. Applicants who have submitted all the required documents will be contacted for an interview with the PhD Program Committee.
- 3. It takes approximately 30 days to process the application. After their portfolios are reviewed, applicants will be notified as to approval or disapproval of their applications.
- 4. Leveling Evaluations: Each applicant's portfolio will be evaluated by the PhD Program Committee, and applicants who do not have sufficient field experience can satisfy these prerequisites by taking additional/approved courses before matriculation in the program. Some students may be admitted on the condition that they complete the leveling work before matriculating in the program. Additionally, applicants who do not have sufficient GRE or MAT scores must take the GCU Barrier Exam (GBE). Those who lack coursework in mission studies can also take additional courses provided by GCU.
- A detailed statement of the problem is to be studied, along with the context within which it is to be viewed. This should include a justification of the importance of the issue on both theoretical and educational grounds.
- A thorough review of the literature pertinent to the research problem. This review should prove that the field's relevant literature has been thoroughly researched. Good research is cumulative; it builds on the thoughts, findings, and mistakes of others.
- A statement on the overall design of the proposed study, which includes:
- its general explanatory interest
- the comprehensive theoretical framework within which this interest is to be pursued
- the model or hypotheses to be tested or the research questions to be answered
- a discussion of the conceptual and operational properties of the variables
- an overview of strategies for collecting appropriate evidence (sampling, instrumentation, data collection, data reduction, and data analysis)
- a discussion of how the evidence is to be interpreted
- clearly state its thesis and significance
- delineate a coherent scope and appropriate boundaries for a well-defined project
- locate its project in appropriate scholarly literature
- demonstrate intellectually and methodologically rigorous scholarship
- support the stated purposes of the project with a sound research method
- analyze its material critically
- use language which demonstrates command of the discipline but is sufficiently jargon-free to be accessible to a broad range of theological scholars
- include a bibliography that opens the project to perspectives beyond the author's denominational and scholarly tradition
- successfully employ the linguistic skills appropriate to the project
- A summary of the problem
- the primary research questions or hypotheses
- the methods used to conduct the study
- the most important findings and conclusions.
I-20 (F-1, J-1) ADMISSIONS - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International applicants who come with I-20 (F-1, J-1) VISAs and DS-2019 should follow the general admission requirements of GCU's admission policies as described in the Catalog.DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D) DEGREE FEES
| Application fee | $100.00 |
| International Student Fee (I-20 (F-1, J-1) VISA students only) | $1,000.00 |
| Admission Fee | $1,000.00 |
| New Student Orientation Fee | $100.00 |
| Enrollment Fee ($800.00 x =8 semesters) | $6,400.00 |
| Tuition ($700.00 per credit; total 48 credits) | $33,600.00 |
| Proposal Guidance Fee | $1,000.00 |
| Dissertation Tuition Fee | $7,800.00 (12 units) |
| Dissertation Advisement Fee | $1,000.00 |
| Continuance Fee (until graduation) | $500 ($1,500 for I-20 (F-1, J-1) VISA holders) /semester |
| Graduation Fee (includes Dissertation Binding Fee; 10 copies) | $2,000.00 |
| Audit Fee | $400 per course |
| TOTAL (minimum; does not include Continuance Fees) | $52,900.00 |
| I-20 (F-1, J-1) TOTAL (minimum; does not include Continuance Fees) | $54,900.00 |
| Please note that costs are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact the Office of Admissions. | |
OTHER EXPENSES
Individual budgets may vary considerably. Items to consider when calculating the total cost of attendance at GCU: (1) housing and household costs, (2) transportation costs, (3) personal expenses, (4) medical/dental costs, and (5) books and supplies.HOUSING INFORMATION
GCU does not offer dormitories or apartments; however, the University will provide information on housing options for new students to find residences near campus.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PH.D. PROGRAM
RESIDENCE
Students are expected to take coursework seminars and courses offered on the main campus to meet the residency requirement. During the residency period, students will have regular face-to-face interactions with faculty and their colleagues, utilize various educational opportunities available on the main campus, and access the facilities and resources of GCU and other Universities in the greater Atlanta area.SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) ASSESSMENT
At the end of each semester, the Ph.D. Program Committee will review students for their Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The Director of the Ph.D. monitors each student's academic status and progress. The purpose of the SAP review is to provide information to the Office of Academic Affairs to determine students' academic standing and financial aid eligibility and to help students critically self-assess their progress toward their degree each year. The minimum requirements for SAP include a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3, as well as the timely completion of program requirements. The Ph.D. The Program Committee is responsible for maintaining each student's SAP review reports, which are signed by the student, their advisor, and the Director. Reports will be placed in the student's file in the Office of Academic Affairs.COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Upon completion of the required coursework and SAP reviews, the Chair of the Ph.D. Program Committee will send an official letter to the student outlining the procedures for taking comprehensive examinations. Qualified students must register for the comprehensive exams during the regular registration period and complete the comprehensive exams within one year after finishing their coursework. Comprehensive exams are generally scheduled for the Fall semester during the first week of October and the Spring semester during the last week of March. The exams are entirely guided and controlled by the PhD Program Committee and are composed of 8 questions covering the four different areas in the Intercultural Studies program. Exams will continue for two consecutive days. The four distinct areas are 1) Business Administration Theoies, 2) Hospitality Industry Management, 3) Marketing and Business Strateges 4) Finance and Accounting. Students will take exams in two areas each day.The Ph.D. Program Committee will assess the comprehensive examinations as either passed with distinction, passed, failed with possible re-examination, or failed terminally. A terminal failure ends a student's program at GCU. Two losses of the comprehensive exams complete a student's program at the GCU.
Record of Results: The Program Committee will inform the student and their advisor via an official letter of the results as soon as the examiners return them. The results are recorded in the student's file and the Office of Academic Affairs.
ADVANCEMENT TO DOCTORAL CANDIDACY
Students will advance to doctoral candidacy after passing the comprehensive exams. Once granted, candidacy is valid only until the program deadline unless otherwise decided by the Ph.D. Program Committee. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to plan research that can be completed and integrated into their dissertation during their candidacy period. Leaves of absence do not extend the candidacy period. An extension of candidacy is granted only with a valid academic reason that the dissertation advisor can support. To make a petition for an extension of candidacy, students must apply for an Extension of Candidacy, which includes a detailed work plan and is signed by the student, the student's advisor, and the Director of the Ph.D. Program. The Ph.D. Program Committee reviews applications for a candidacy extension.DISSERTATION PROPOSAL AND ORAL DEFENSE
After passing comprehensive examinations and advancing to candidacy, the student develops a dissertation proposal with the guidance of their dissertation committee, which consists of two faculty members: the First Reader and the Second Reader. The first Reader will be the primary advisor for the dissertation proposal. Upon the recommendation of the dissertation committee, an oral defense of the proposal will be held. Final approval comes from the Ph.D. Program Committee.Proposal Overview and Format:
Students will need to begin thinking about a dissertation topic early in their program, although they will concentrate on preparing a dissertation proposal after the comprehensive exams. Students are encouraged to work closely with their faculty advisor or dissertation advisor (if one is selected) in choosing a topic for the dissertation. The dissertation proposal is a comprehensive statement on the extent and nature of the student's dissertation research interests. Students submit a draft of the proposal to their dissertation advisor. The student must provide a written copy of the proposal to the Program Committee at least two weeks before the proposal defense date.The major components of the proposal are as follows, with some variations across Areas and disciplines:
Proposal Defense:
The student and their dissertation advisor are responsible for scheduling a formal meeting to defend the proposal before the Program Committee. At the end of this meeting, the dissertation committee members will sign the Cover Sheet for the Dissertation Proposal and indicate their approval or rejection of the proposal. This signed form is then submitted to the Director of the Ph.D. Program. If a student is required to make revisions, an addendum is necessary, with each committee member providing written approval stating that the proposal has been revised to their satisfaction.DISSERTATION RESEARCH & WRITING
A dissertation shouldThe Dissertation Committee:
When a student passes the comprehensive exams, the Ph.D. Program Committee will form a dissertation committee for them in consultation with their dissertation advisor. A dissertation committee comprises at the minimum of two faculty members (First Reader and Second Reader), who will guide the student in preparing a dissertation proposal, writing a dissertation, and preparing for an oral defense. The dissertation advisor (First Reader) will serve as the chairperson of this dissertation committee.Writing Dissertation:
Upon approval of the dissertation proposal by the Ph.D. The Program Committee allows the student to proceed to the dissertation writing stage. The dissertation committee, primarily the First Reader, supervises their dissertation writing process. The length of a completed dissertation must be at least 250 pages (not including BIBLIOGRAPHY and APPENDICES). See further GCU Doctoral Dissertation Writing Guidelines.Dissertation Examination:
The dissertation committee also reads and examines the student's dissertation and guides them through an oral defense. After completing dissertation writing, the dissertation committee will recommend an external examiner from another research university or institution specializing in the relevant field of study. The CV of the proposed external examiner will be submitted to the Ph.D. Program Committee for approval. After completing internal and external examinations of the dissertation, the dissertation committee will submit a consolidated written evaluation to the Ph.D. Program Committee.Oral Defense:
The student must submit one copy of the complete dissertation, including an abstract, at least two weeks prior to the oral defense. The monograph for oral defense should be 1,000 to 1,500 words, or approximately six pages in length, and should include the following:Dissertation Format:
Students should follow the Georgia Central University Doctoral Dissertation Guidelines to produce the final dissertation draft. The GCU dissertation guidelines are available on the GCU website.Filing the Dissertation:
Students are required to file with the Office of Academic Affairs two approved copies of the dissertation in separate packets, on archival paper, typographically perfect and bearing the original signatures of the committee. Prospective graduates should consult the GCU Calendar for fall and spring semester filing deadlines. Note that prospective graduates are also required to pay a dissertation filing fee.CONFERRAL OF THE DEGREE
When it is certified that the candidate has completed all required work and met all financial obligations, the degree will be recommended by a vote of the Ph.D. Program Committee. Upon approval of the GCU Board of Trustees, a Doctor of Philosophy degree will be conferred on the candidate, generally in May.COURSE FORMAT AND MODE OF DELIVERY
The coursework seminars will be offered on the main campus. However, instructors are strongly encouraged to use GCU's online learning management system (EEAA Communication) to enhance student learning in their geophysical classes.16-week format: Students may take 16-week courses on the main campus during a given semester.
Intensive format: Students may take two or three intensive courses offered on the main campus during the intensive course offering weeks in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters each year.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration degree program requires students to complete a minimum of 56 credit hours with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher to complete the PHDBA program. The PHDBA program must be completed within 3-4 years. Students will take courses DIS890 and DIS891 (12 credit hours) that are specific to directed research for dissertation development and completion during the final semesters of their studies. PHDBA students must petition to graduate one semester prior to completing program requirements. The PHDBA program office should be contacted to petition to graduate.CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING COURSES
The Curricular Practical Training (CPT) courses involve working in an internship capacity for a local business, focusing on the concentration the student has chosen to pursue as part of their degree program.CURRICULUM
The Curricular Practical Training (CPT) courses involve working in an internship capacity for a local business, focusing on the concentration that the student has chosen to pursue as part of his or her degree program.| Foundational (Choose 7 courses, 26 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 800 Doctoral Success Lab: Resources, Processes, and Support | 4 |
| BUS 801 Christian Business Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| BUS 810 Global Perspectives in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| BUS 811 Business Statistics | 4 |
| BUS 830 Foodservice Venture and Commercial Area Analysis | 4 |
| BUS 832 Research Methods-Quantitative/Qualitative Research | 4 |
| BUS 834 Real Estate Management | 4 |
| BUS 840 Analytics for Decision Making | 4 |
| BUS 850 Principles of Business Administration | 4 |
| BUS 851 Hotel and Restaurant Management | 4 |
| BUS 852 History of World Tourism | 4 |
| BUS 853 Global Culture and Tourism | 4 |
| MGT 800 History of Applied Management Theory | 4 |
| MGT 802 Organizational Behavior and Social Responsibility | 4 |
| MGT 841 Strategic Management in Global Organizations | 4 |
| MGT 843: Field OJT | 2 |
| DIS 890 Orientation for Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation | 0 |
| DIS 891 Comprehensive Exam Preparation | 3 |
| DIS 892 Dissertation Proposal Preparation | 3 |
| DIS 893 Dissertation Research & Writing | 12 |
CONCENTRATIONS
Finance, International Business, and Marketing Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MRKT 832 Advanced Marketing Theory | 4 |
| MRKT 841 Advanced Theories in International Business | 4 |
| MRKT 852 Advanced Theories in Finance | 4 |
| MRKT 850 Consumer Behavior Theory | 4 |
| MRKT 870 Digital and Social Media Management Strategy | 4 |
| MRKT 892 Global Marketing Management | 4 |
| MRKT 802 Doctoral Seminar in Marketing Research | 4 |
| MRKT 803 Dissertaion Design and Proposal Writing | 4 |
Human Resource Management Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HRMT 832 Advanced Theories in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| MORS 810 Organizational Behavior and Work Psychology | 4 |
| BUSN 850 Human Capital and Talent Management | 4 |
| ADPH 820 Employee Relations and Labor Law | 4 |
| BUSN 800 Global Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRMT 803 Dissertation Design and Proposal Writing | 4 |
Culinary & Foodservice Management Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BISC 832 Advanced Theories in Culinary and Foodservice Management | 4 |
| BISC 840 Strategic Management in the Foodservice Industry | 4 |
| BISC 850 Organization Behavior in Culinary and Hopitality Contexts | 4 |
| BISC 801 Foodservice Marketing and Brand Management | 4 |
| BISC 801 Doctoral Research Seminar in Culinary Managmenet | 4 |
| BISC 803 Dissertation Design and Proposal Weiting | 4 |
Hospitality Industry Business Management Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BISH 832 Advanced Theories in Hopitalality Management | 4 |
| BISH 842 Hospitality Industry Management | 4 |
| BISH 852 Hospitality Accounting | 4 |
| BISC 855 Servant Leadership and Organization Management | 4 |
| BISC 872 Service Marketing | 4 |
| BISC 803 Dissertation Design and Proposal Writing | 4 |
Service Business Management Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MRKT 842 Advanced Thoeories in Service Management | 4 |
| MRKT 840 Service Innovation and Business Model Design | 4 |
| MRKT 880 Service Operation and Experience Design | 4 |
| MRKT 882 Customer Experience Management and Service Design | 4 |
| MRKT 801 Doctoral Research in Seminar in Service Management | 4 |
| MRKT 803 Dissertation Design and Proposal Writing | 4 |
Music Business Management Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BISM 832 Advanced Theories in Music Business | 4 |
| BISM 842 Intellectual Property and Music Law | 4 |
| BISM 852 Quantitative Research Methods in Music Business | 4 |
| BISM 855 Digital Transformation in the Music Industry | 4 |
| BISM 801 Doctral Research Seminar in Music Industry | 4 |
| BISM 803 Dissertation Design and Proposal Writing | 4 |
Sports Admininstration and Management Concentration Electives (16 credits)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BISS 850 Advanced Theories in Sports Adminiatration | 4 |
| BISS 870 Philosophy and Ethics in Sports Leadership | 4 |
| BISS 892 Quantitave Research in Sports Administration | 4 |
| BISS 800 Research Seminar in Sports Management | 4 |
| BISS 802 Financial Management in Sports Administration | 4 |
| BISS 812 Technology and Disital Transformation in Sports Administraion | 4 |
SUGGESTED TIMELINES FOR THE PH.D. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Students are required to consult with an advisor when planning their course of study, selecting courses each semester to meet program and curriculum requirements, and achieving individual goals. The following suggested course sequencing is provided as recommended courses over five semesters.| First Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 800 Doctoral Success Lab: Resources, Processes, and Support | 4 |
| MGT 800 History of Applied Management Theory | 4 |
| BISH 842 Hospitality Industry Management | 4 |
| Second Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 811 Business Statistics | 4 |
| BUS 850 Principles of Business Administration | 4 |
| BUS 801 Christian Business Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| Third Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MGT 802 Organizational Behavior and Social Responsibility | 4 |
| BUS 830 Foodservice Venture and Commercial Area Analysis | 4 |
| BUS 832 Research Methods-Quantitative/Qualitative Research | 4 |
| Fourth Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MGT 841 Strategic Management in Global Organizations | 4 |
| BISH 852 Hospitality Accounting | 4 |
| BISC 872 Service Marketing | 4 |
| Comprehensive Examinations & Dissertation (18 credits) | |
|---|---|
| DIS 890: Orientation for Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation | 0 |
| DIS 891: Comprehensive Exam Preparation | 3 |
| DIS 892: Dissertation Proposal Preparation | 3 |
| DIS 893: Dissertation Research & Writing | 12 |
| Total 18 | |
| Total Credits: 60 | |
SUGGESTED TIMELINES FOR THE PH.D. IN INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
| Steps | Requirements | Timelines | Evidence for Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Work (42 credits) |
During the first four or five semesters (2-2.5 years) |
Enrolling in coursework seminars and research methodologies courses Typically, 9-12 credits (three to four courses) enrolled per semester Review of student's satisfactory academic progress at the end of each semester |
| 2 | Comprehensive Examinations (3 credits) |
In the fifth or sixth semester (2.5-3 years) |
Enrolling Comprehensive Exams Preparation 8 questions covering the five different areas, answered over two consecutive days Comprehensive exams are implemented and overseen by the Ph.D. Program Committee Candidacy status will be given to students who pass comprehensive exams |
| 3 | Dissertation Proposal/ Oral Defense (3 credits) |
In the sixth or seventh semester (3-3.5 years) |
Enrolling Dissertation Proposal Preparation The first reader of the dissertation committee will be appointed to advise and guide the dissertation proposal. The dissertation proposal will be evaluated by the dissertation committee and approved by the PhD Program Committee. |
| 4 | Dissertation Research & Writing (12 credits) |
In the seventh or eighth semester (3.5-4 years) |
Enrolling in Dissertation Research and Writing The dissertation committee (the first and second readers) guides the dissertation writing. The dissertation will be evaluated by the dissertation committee and an external reader and approved by the PhD Program Committee. |
| 5 | Dissertation Oral Defense |
Three months before the end of each semester (4.5-5 years) |
All members of the dissertation committee and the Ph.D. Program Committee may participate in the oral defense The dissertation committee submits a final report and the Ph.D. Program Committee makes a final decision. |
DOCTORAL (PH.D) PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Byung Won Lee, PhD
Professor of Business Administration
hospitality@gcuniv.edu