Areas of Study

LeBow offers two degrees: a PhD in Business and a PhD in Economics. The PhD in Business includes specializations in accounting, decision sciences, finance, marketing and management (organizational behavior and strategy).

Accounting Specialization

The PhD in Business with a specialization in accounting motivates individuals to develop critical research, teaching and publishing skills for successful career in academia.

Operations and Business Analytics Specialization

The PhD in Business with a specialization in Operations and Business Analytics prepares students for highly rewarding careers in academic institutions, business and government.

PhD in Economics

Students concentrate on one of three fields of study: Industrial Organization, International Trade and Macroeconomics and receive strong training in Applied Microeconometrics.

PhD in Finance

The PhD in Business with a specialization in finance prepares students to understand the theoretical foundations and literature and utilize software and databases for research.

Marketing Specialization

The PhD in Business with a specialization in marketing focuses on the fundamental role of the marketing process within an organization through interpreting needs and wants of markets and formulating appropriate product, pricing, promotion and distribution strategies.

Organizational Behavior and Strategy Specialization

The PhD in Business with a specialization in organizational behavior and strategy prepares students to conduct research on issues facing organizations through coursework focusing on the interplay between organizational behavior and strategic management.

Organizational Behavior and Strategy students working together

PhD Programs