Ph.D. in Business Administration

Overview

  • Top Research Designation: UTA is an R1 university, a prestigious classification recognizing institutions with the highest level of research activity and impact.
  • Research Excellence: 2nd highest research-ranked Ph.D.-granting business school in DFW and 5th in Texas (UT-D List Research Ranking™).
  • Prestigious Legacy: A distinguished program with over 30 years of success in offering a leading Ph.D. in Business Administration.
  • World-Class Faculty & Research: Engage in innovative, high-impact research guided by internationally recognized faculty.
  • Top Accreditation: Accredited by AACSB, reflecting the highest standards of quality and global recognition.
  •  Prime Business Location: Strategically situated in the heart of the vibrant DFW metroplex, home to 8 million people, offering unparalleled access to Fortune 500 companies and extensive industry partnerships.

Full Graduate Assistantship Support

Ph.D. students benefit from comprehensive financial and professional support, including:

  • $32,000 annual stipend
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Full tuition and fees coverage
  • Conference travel funding
  • Research funding support

MAJOR FIELD COORDINATOR

Dr. Li Chin Ho

Accounting

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Department of Accounting: P.O. Box 19468, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0468

Dr. David Rakowski

Finance & Real Estate

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Phone #: 817-272-3840

Department of Finance & Real Estate: P.O. Box 19449, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

Dr. Riyaz Sikora

Information Systems

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Phone #: 817-272-3502

Department of Information Systems & Operations Management: P.O. Box 19437, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

Dr. Alison Hall Birch

Management

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Phone #: 817-272-3166

Department of Management: P.O. Box 19467, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

Dr. Alper Nakkas

Operations Management and Management Science

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Phone #: 817-272-3556

Department of Information Systems & Operations Management: P.O. Box 19437, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

Dr. Narayan Janakiraman

Marketing

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Phone #: 817-272-0151

Department of Marketing: P.O. Box 19469, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

Dr. Ritesh Saini

Ph.D. Director

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Phone #: 817-272-0221

Office: P.O. Box 19469, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019

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