Mentorship, Research, and Publications
We have an excellent history of doctoral student/faculty collaboration, which often results in articles published in top journals. Our faculty members develop relationships with our students that result in a research collaboration that often lasts well beyond the doctoral program experience. Visit our list of collaborative student/faculty published articles.
Placements
- Boston University
- University of Southern California
- Indiana University
- Penn State Erie
- Georgia Tech
- Woodbury University
- Babson College
- Virginia Tech
- Bucknell University
Curriculum
Year 1 Curriculum: Fall Term
An exploration of critical thinking.
| Course |
| BSPP 3013 Foundations of Strategy Research |
| BSPP 3019 PhD Seminar in Entrepreneurship |
| PSYED 2410 Applied Regression Analysis |
Year 1 Curriculum: Spring and Summer Terms
A thorough examination of research methods.
| Course |
| BSPP 3012 Competitive Strategy |
| BSPP 3014 Research in Corporate Strategy |
| PSYED 3406 Hierarchical Linear Modeling |
| Research Methods Choice |
| BSPP 3011 Strategic Planning Systems |
| BSPP 3015 Workshop in Strategy: Summer Paper |
Year 2 Curriculum: Fall Term
A continued study in critical thinking and research methods.
| Course |
| BSPP 3099 Readings in Strategic Planning |
| Research Methods Choice |
| Research Methods Choice |
Year 2 Curriculum: Spring Term
A further dive into major concentrations, critical thinking, and research methods.
| Course |
| BSPP 3018 Theory Building in Management |
| Research Methods Choice |
| Research Methods Choice |
| BACC 2401 Financial Accounting |
Year 2 Curriculum: Summer Term
A comprehensive independent study.
| Course |
| BSPP 3010 Independent Study in Strategy: Comprehensive Exam Registration |
Year 3 Curriculum: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms
Fully concentrated work on dissertation and service as teaching assistant.
| Course |
| BUSADM 3199 (9 Dissertation Credits) |
| FTDF 0000 Full-Time Dissertation Study |
Years 4 and 5 Curriculum: All Terms
Teach and enter the job market to defend your dissertation.
| Course |
| FTDF 0000 Full-Time Dissertation Study |
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I love the doctoral program because the kind of mentorship I receive is above and beyond any kind of advising relationship I have ever had. I feel like I can go to my advisors about anything and everything, and that they will take the time to listen and give me feedback that is both kind and brutally honest. I don’t know what I would do without them, and I kind of want to be them when I grow up.
I selected Pitt for its reputation of rigorous training and culture of collaboration among students and faculty. I could not be more pleased with the level of faculty mentoring I receive. I have felt supported and appropriately challenged throughout my entire time at Pitt. I love Katz because of the people. The faculty, staff, and students all support each other and genuinely want each other to succeed.
