Doctoral Study in Business

Washington University is one of the nation's leading research institutions, committed to excellence in teaching as well as research. Our doctoral program in business, first offered in 1958, combines the rigorous curriculum of a top-ranked university with the individual attention made possible by our limited enrollment.

"Our goal is to be one of the best global institutes for business education and research--the program of choice for the best and brightest doctoral candidates and for universities seeking to hire new faculty." Mahendra Gupta Dean, and The Geraldine J. and Robert L. Virgil Professor of Accounting and Management

The Olin PhD program provides:

• Intellectually challenging core curriculum emphasizing microeconomics, statistics, and quantitative methods
• Six advanced Areas of Study including accounting, business economics, finance, marketing, operations and manufacturing management, and organizational behavior and strategy
• One-on-one mentoring relationships with highly respected faculty
• Collegial network built on mutual respect and a shared school of thought
• Competitive edge in the business education marketplace