Program: Management (Organization and Human Resources) PhD - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Built on a foundation of excellence, the Management PhD program will provide the training education and skills you need to launch a successful academic career. Choose from six majors: accounting, finance, management science and systems, marketing, operations management and strategy, or organization and human resources.

First Year

Fall Semester

MGB 702LEC - OHR Seminar II Credits: 3
SOC 607SEM - Multiple Linear Regression Credits: 3
MGM 700 - Core Methods (Research Design)

Spring Semester

MGB 702LEC - OHR Seminar II Credits: 3
CEP 523LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference II Credits: 4
PSY 704SEM - Social Psych Res Methods Credits: 3

First-Year Paper:

Your required research paper must be completed by the end of your first year of study. This paper will preferably be developed into a dissertation or a co-authored paper submitted to a top journal.

Second Year

Fall Semester

MGB 702LEC - OHR Seminar II Credits: 3
SOC 606SEM - Social Research Methods Credits: 3
CEP 509LEC - Educational and Psychological Measurement Credits: 3

Spring Semester

MGB 702LEC - OHR Seminar II Credits: 3
Minor course 1
Minor course 2

Second-Year Paper:

Your required research paper must be completed by the end of your second year of study. This paper will preferably be developed into a dissertation or a co-authored paper submitted to a top journal.

Third Year and Beyond

You are required to take a series of seminars that include the professional development series and brown-bag presentations.

PhD Proposal and Dissertation

Working with your faculty advisor, begin exploring research topics during your first and second year. By your third year and beyond, you’re focused on your original research, forming your proposal, researching and then writing your dissertation. Your dissertation usually takes the form of three publishable papers or a longer single dissertation paper.

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5+ Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

School of Management
Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management
150 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
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SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.