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PhD Program

Chicago GSB’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 GSB’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

There are no recruiting events currently scheduled.  Please check back for information on upcoming events for Fall 2008. 

Further Information

For complete details on the program, see the PhD Program Brochure (PDF) and the PhD Program Guidebook (PDF). You can also contact the Program's staff at gsbphd@chicagogsb.edu.


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

PhD Program Office
The University of Chicago
Graduate School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 702-7298 Phone
(773) 702-5257 Fax
gsbphd@chicagogsb.edu

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Ann McGill

Ann L. McGill, MBA '85, PhD '86
Sears Roebuck Professor

Chicago is a fun place to be. It fairly crackles and sparks with new ideas.

Fast Fact

The GSB has the most flexible curriculum of any top tier business school. More than half of the 21 courses required for graduation are electives.


Last Updated 5/14/08