PhD Program

Chicago Booth’s doctoral program in business - the first established in the United States - trains prospective scholars to become highly skilled and innovative researchers. Most go on to become faculty members at premier academic institutions throughout the world.

Full-time Course of Study

Chicago Booth's PhD Program is a full-time course of study. Most students take five years to complete degree requirements and defend their dissertation. Students begin active research at an early stage and work closely with faculty throughout the program. They are also quickly drawn into the school’s intellectual environment by participating in workshops, where the work of fellow researchers is vigorously discussed and debated.

Flexibility

As with most of the Chicago degree programs, the PhD curriculum is highly flexible. Within the scope of general requirements, students can design programs to suit their individual research interests and educational backgrounds.

Upcoming Recruiting Events

• Doctorate in Business Recruiting Forum
  University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business
  Wednesday, October 20, 2010
• Doctorate in Business Recruiting Forum
  UNC Charlotte, Belk College of Business
  Friday, October 22, 2010
• Doctorate in Business Recruiting Forum
  University of Illinois-Chicago, Liautaud Graduate School of Business
  Wednesday, November 17, 2010
• PhD Project Conference
  Chicago, Illinois
  Thursday, November 18, 2010

For complete details on the program, see the PhD Program Brochure (PDF) and the PhD Program Guidebook (PDF). You can also contact the program staff.

Pradeep Chintagunta, Director
Malaina Brown, Associate Director
Amity James, Information Manager

PhD Program Office
The University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Tel: 773.702.7298
Fax: 773.702.5257
phd@ChicagoBooth.edu

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