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YOUR FUTURE IS WIDE OPEN

The Texas McCombs Ph.D. Program develops outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching at leading academic institutions throughout the world. Open the door wide and step through now.

AREAS OF STUDY – FIND YOUR PASSION!

Texas McCombs offers five distinct Areas of Study and the freedom to collaborate side-by-side with our acclaimed faculty and researchers across a broad range of knowledge and business disciplines.

Visit each site below to learn what our faculty and students are researching and publishing and details about specific requirements for each program.

Five Years of Study

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

We know your research interests will shift as you progress through the program. As you dedicate yourself to excellence in research and embrace the values of learning, innovation, and creativity – we will mentor and guide you to a fulfilling outcome.

Years One and Two

  • Coursework
  • Examination
  • Research Papers
  • Research Activities
  • Field-Specific Requirements

 

Year Three

  • Directed Reading and Research
  • Admission to Candidacy
  • Formulation of Research Topic

 

Years Four and Five

  • Continued Research
  • Oral Examination
  • Dissertation

 

Globally Ranked Academic Prowess

  • #1

    ACCOUNTING

    Doctoral Program

    US News & World Report Public Accounting Report

  • #12

    GRADUATES PRODUCED

    US Doctoral Graduates

    Financial Times

  • #16

    RESEARCH PUBLISHED

    Global Publications

    Financial Times

  • #12

    BUSINESS SCHOOL RESEARCH

    Global Research

    UT Dallas Ranking Report

ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE THE WORLD?

The Texas McCombs Doctoral Program is seeking individuals who are interested in transforming the global marketplace. Are you one of these future thought leaders?