Ph.D. in Management

Admission to the Ph.D. in Management program requires:

• A completed graduate application.
• A master’s degree in business or a business-related field from an institutionally accredited college or university, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Applicants who completed an accelerated master’s degree of one year or less will be required to interview with the Ph.D. admissions committee.

Applicants who do not meet every minimum requirement may be considered for provisional admission. The Ph.D. in Management is approved for F-1 international students. International applicants must also meet Faulkner’s English language proficiency requirements and submit additional documentation. See International Admissions for details.

1. Submit a completed online application.
2. Complete and print the Official Transcript Request  form and submit it to all previously attended schools with the appropriate fee.
3. Send all additional items via mail to:

Faulkner University
Attn: Graduate Enrollment
5345 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109

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Ph.D. in Management tuition: $585 per semester hour

Total program tuition: 60 semester hours × $585 = $35,100

Tuition and any applicable fees are subject to change. Students are responsible for travel and lodging costs associated with residencies.

The Ph.D. in Management is designed to:

• Develop graduates who evaluate management theories, practices, and organizational evidence through critical inquiry, sound reasoning, and evidence-based judgment.
• Prepare graduates to collaborate with faculty, committee members, peers, and appropriate professional stakeholders in the design, execution, and completion of doctoral management scholarship.
• Prepare graduates to communicate, disseminate, and defend research, analysis, and recommendations effectively to scholarly, professional, and organizational audiences.
• Develop graduates who demonstrate advanced, integrated knowledge of management theory, organizational systems, contemporary business practice, and the relationship between scholarship and practice.
• Prepare graduates to evaluate management research and practice in light of ethical, legal, economic, technological, global, and Christian-informed perspectives.
• Strengthen graduates’ ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods, data sources, and decision-support technologies in management research and evidence-based decision making.
• Prepare graduates to exercise ethical, responsible, and service-oriented leadership in professional practice and in the successful completion and defense of doctoral research.

Students complete two courses each semester for a total of 60 semester hours. Core and elective courses are taken as they are offered and need not be completed in a set order; the research methods and dissertation courses are taken in sequence. Full course descriptions (PDF) are available for every course in the program.

Core Management (30 hours)

• MN 7310 Leadership for Organizational Transformation
• MN 7330 Human Resource Management
• MN 7350 Organizational Behavior
• MN 8310 Ethical Decision Making and Moral Leadership
• IS 7310 Information Technology Management
• MKT 7310 Strategic Marketing Management
• MN 8320 International and Cross-Cultural Management
• MN 8330 Integration of Faith and Management
• ACF 7310 Financial Management
• MN 8380 Strategic Management

Electives (9 hours)

Students select three courses from the following. Offerings vary by semester based on enrollment and faculty availability.

• IS 7320 Artificial Intelligence in Organizations
• IS 7340 Managing Disruptive Technologies
• IS 7330 Information Security Management
• IS 7331 Telecommunications & Network Security
• BAN 7310 Analytics for Organizational Decision Making
• BAN 7320 Predictive Analytics
• MKT 7320 Supply Chain Management
• MN 7360 Operations Management
• MN 7340 Project Management
• MN 7370 Risk Management
• MN 7320 Entrepreneurship

Research Methods (9 hours) — taken in sequence

• RM 9310 Research Methods I
• RM 9320 Research Methods II
• RM 9330 Research Methods III

Dissertation (12 hours) — taken in sequence

• DR 9310 Dissertation Research I
• DR 9320 Dissertation Research II
• DR 9330 Dissertation Research III
• DR 9340 Dissertation Research IV (dissertation and oral defense)

• Successful completion of all 60 semester hours in the approved program of study.
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Successful completion and defense of the doctoral dissertation.
• No more than one grade of “C” and no grade of “D” or “F” in the program of study.
• No holds on any financial account. 

The Ph.D. in Management follows Faulkner’s semester calendar, with spring, summer and fall terms. Students take two courses (6 semester hours) each semester — one fully online and one that includes a multi-day residency. Students may enter in spring, summer or fall and begin with the courses being offered that semester.

First cohort: Spring 2027 — classes begin January 11, 2027.

For drop, refund and graduation deadlines, see Faulkner’s Academic Calendars.

Is the Ph.D. in Management offered online?
Partially. The program uses a limited-residency format: each semester, one course is fully online and one includes a required multi-day residency.

How long does the program take?
Ten semesters — about 42 months — taking two courses (6 semester hours) per semester.

When can I start?
The first cohort begins January 11, 2027. The program has three entry points each year (spring, summer and fall), and admissions are rolling.

Do I need a business master’s degree?
Yes. A master’s degree in business or a business-related field with a 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution is required. Faulkner MSM-E graduates are a natural fit.

Is the program available to international (F-1) students?
Yes. The Ph.D. in Management is approved for F-1 international students. International applicants must meet additional admission requirements, including English language proficiency. Contact International Admissions for details.

Is the GMAT or GRE required?
No. Neither the GMAT nor the GRE is required for admission.

Is a dissertation required?
Yes. An applied dissertation is developed across four courses and culminates with an oral defense.

What careers does the degree prepare me for?
University faculty, researchers, consultants, organizational leaders and policy influencers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 10% growth for management analysts from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.

*Growth and openings shown for all postsecondary teachers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (May 2025 pay; 2025–35 projections): Postsecondary Teachers, Management Analysts, Top Executives.

Where are residencies held?
Residency sessions are offered based on enrollment. Dates and locations are provided to enrolled students each semester.

What is the residency attendance policy?
Attendance at each residency is mandatory. Students who miss their scheduled residency must attend the make-up session in Montgomery, AL, and must pay a $250 residency make-up fee before participating. Students who choose to attend the Montgomery, AL session as their regular residency will not have a make-up opportunity.

Can the make-up residency fee be waived?
Yes. The $250 make-up residency fee may be waived with documentation for medical circumstances, a death in the family, flight cancellations, the student’s or an immediate family member’s wedding, or inclement weather. The fee is not charged to students with an approved Medical Reduced Course Load or a duplicate residency week.

Where are make-up residency sessions held?
Each semester, one residency session is held at our main campus in Montgomery, AL. This session is open to students as their regular residency and also serves as the make-up session for students who missed their scheduled residency. Because it is the only make-up offered each semester, students who choose to attend the Montgomery, AL session will not have an opportunity for a make-up session. Failure to attend all days of the make-up session will result in a failing grade for the course, as well as potential dismissal from the University and, for F-1 students, SEVIS termination.

How many make-up residencies are allowed?
Only one make-up residency is allowed per program/degree. A student who misses a residency, attends a make-up residency, and subsequently misses a second residency will be withdrawn from the University and, for F-1 students, the SEVIS record will be terminated.

Are all three days of the residency mandatory?
Yes, all three days are mandatory, and requests to arrive late or leave early will not be approved. If you miss any portion of the residency, you will be counted absent for the session and will be required to attend the make-up session and pay the required fee. Please plan your travel accordingly.