Ph.D. Programs
Become an Academic Superstar
Knowledge creation through research is the lifeblood of a university. Our award-winning faculty are here to mentor and guide you as you mature into a scholar of the first class.
Choose a Rewarding Career
The path ahead is long and challenging, with unexpected twists and maybe a detour or two. If you are ready to dedicate your time and energy to pursuing the highest academic degree possible, we will make the journey with you. The next four to six years will be exciting, exhausting, demanding, and when you see the next step of your academic career finally come into view – immensely gratifying.
Who We Are: An Elite School with Broad Study Options
Texas McCombs is one of the country's most distinguished business schools at a world-class public research university. We offer five acclaimed Ph.D. programs and more than two dozen specializations that support your interests and goals.
What We Do: Resources Focused on Your Career Placement
We are uncompromisingly committed to your academic career. Our renowned faculty, unparalleled resources, and individualized mentoring combine to produce graduates who are highly sought after by the best educational institutions globally.
How We Do It: Faculty & Ph.D. Prospects Researching Side-by-Side
We give you the freedom to collaborate with renowned faculty and researchers across a range of knowledge and business disciplines. Our program cultivates intellectual leaders ready to catalyze economic, environmental, social, and technological transformation.
Welcome from Dean Mills
Application Deadlines
The Texas McCombs Doctoral Program is seeking individuals who are interested in transforming the global marketplace. Are you one of these future thought-leaders? The deadline to apply is December 15th for all Ph.D. programs.
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McCombs Distinguished Alumnus Awards
| Alumnus/Alumna | Award Year |
|---|---|
| Wagner Kamakura (MKT Ph.D. 1983) | 2017 |
| Kathleen Sutcliffe (MAN Ph.D. 1991) | 2018 |
| Ramayya Krishnan (IROM Ph.D. 1987) | 2019 |
| Thomas Noe (FIN Ph.D. 1987) | 2020 |
| Richard Sansing (ACC Ph.D. 1990) | 2021 |
| Riitta Katila (MAN Ph.D. 2000) | 2022 |