Program Overview
The University of North Texas's Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance prepares individuals for careers in teaching and research at the university level. The program emphasizes rigorous coursework taught by experienced faculty, complemented by research opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities. Its flexible design accommodates diverse career goals, including those outside academia. AACSB accreditation ensures academic excellence and prepares graduates for leadership in the finance industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business Ph.D. in Business Administration, specializing in Finance, focuses the College's Ph.D. experience to include teaching training and research training that is appropriate for the field of Finance. The doctoral program in Business with a concentration in Finance is designed to prepare individuals of outstanding ability for careers in teaching and research at the university level. The program has enough flexibility, however, to accommodate individuals whose career objectives lie outside academia. Doctoral study in business is structured to challenge individuals who possess the ability to analyze complex problems and synthesize solutions. Individuals who undertake doctoral study are expected to achieve excellence in command of a business discipline's technical aspects and develop expertise in meaningful research.
Teaching:
Classes are taught by faculty members who have extensive academic background and who conduct research to remain up-to-date on trends to enrich the classroom experience.
Careers:
The doctoral program in Business with a concentration in Finance is designed to prepare individuals of outstanding ability for careers in teaching and research at the university level. The program has enough flexibility, however, to accommodate individuals whose career objectives lie outside academia.
Other:
The G. Brint Ryan College of Business maintains subscriptions to several research databases to facilitate research by faculty and students. UNT's G. Brint Ryan College of Business, one of the largest business schools in the nation, is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — which means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education. The Business Leadership Building contains 24 classrooms and student learning is enhanced with interior and exterior spaces, such as tutor rooms, team study rooms, and outdoor terraces. All College of Business students may use the BLB Trading Room, a state-of-the-art research facility equipped with 12 terminals running Bloomberg Professional software. Articles written by faculty members have appeared in Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Financial Management.
