Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management
School of Business and Technology
Finance specialization
Develop high-level research and analytical skills, contribute to the body of finance knowledge, and make a bigger impact within financial systems and institutions. Gain the advanced knowledge and perspective to educate the next generation of finance professionals, lead organizations, and provide strategic finance advice. Receive invaluable insight and mentoring from faculty who combine top academic credentials with deep experience as business scholars and practitioners. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at face-to-face residencies. And develop mastery of research concepts through specialized courses and intensive, in-person learning experiences that enhance your ability and confidence as a scholar or business professional. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum that's focused on research, scholarly writing, ethical theory, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach. It also includes course work that explores current and emerging theory in financial systems and institutions management, the economic foundation of financial systems and institutions, financial reporting, investments and portfolio management, and derivatives and commodities. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing teaching, leadership, or consulting roles in the area of finance.
Residency requirements: Three 4-day weekend experiences
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- In addition to your online courses, you will complete 3 residential colloquia, each of which includes a 4-day weekend experience, at specific stages in your program. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your PhD studies and beyond.
Doctoral colloquia each have 3 steps:
Step 1: Colloquium Courseroom (opens approximately 2 weeks prior to Weekend Experience)
Step 2: Weekend Experience (4-day residency)
Step 3: Colloquium CourseroomAssessment and evaluation (completed the week after the Weekend Experience)
What is the cost to attend?
The price for each colloquium is $1,495 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment), but doesn't include costs for evening meals or travel. You'll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
- Learn more about residency requirements.
- Get more detailed information and learn how the residency experiences will enrich your learning at Capella University. Speak with an enrollment counselor at 1.877.269.7780.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- BMGT8004 - Theory and Practice in Business Management
- BMGT7086 - Developing an Academic Writing Process
- BMGT8006 - Business Principles and Practices *
- BMGT8008 - Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments *
- BMGT8010 - Economics in Global Environments *
- BMGT8012 - Marketing Principles and Practice *
- OR
- BMGT8014 - Accounting and Finance Principles and Practice *
- OR
- BMGT8016 - Strategic Management and Practice *
- BMGT8018 - The 21st-Century Organization *
- BMGT8030 - Management Theory Creation
- BMGT8032 - Survey of Applied Research Methods *
- BMGT8034 - Quantitative Research Techniques *
- BMGT8040 - Advanced Qualitative Research *
- OR
- BMGT8042 - Applied Multivariate Modeling *
Specialization Courses
- BMGT8230 - Financial Institutions and Markets *
- BMGT8232 - Corporate Finance *
- BMGT8234 - Investments and Portfolio Management *
- BMGT8236 - Global Finance *
- BMGT8238 - Derivatives and Commodities *
- Upon completion of all required course work:
- BMGT9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination *
- BMGT9920 - Dissertation Courseroom - non-credit *
- BMGT9921 - Dissertation Research 1 - 5 quarter credits *
- BMGT9922 - Dissertation Research 2 - 5 quarter credits *
- BMGT9923 - Dissertation Research 3 - 5 quarter credits *
- BMGT9924 - Dissertation Research 4 - 5 quarter credits *
Eight Elective Courses
- Choose any graduate course(s).
Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and WA.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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