PhD Programs

Dr. Carliss Miller PhD’16 is hooded by Dr. Orlando Richard, associate professor of organizations, and Dr. David Ford Jr., professor of organizations, strategy and international management.

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News

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Dipak Jain Named as Jindal School’s Inaugural Eminent PhD Alumnus

A dog-eared letter dated April 7, 1982, is so important to Dr. Dipak C. Jain, PhD’86, MS’86, that he has kept it for forty-plus years.

Subodha Kumar

Jindal School PhD and MBA Graduate Wins Prestigious Fellow Award

A graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management was recently named as one of six recipients of the INFORMS Information Systems Society Distinguished Fellow Award.

Recent Rankings

no.2

The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, 2023

worldwide and in North America in research contributions 2018-2022

no.6

Financial Times, 2023

research rank in Top 100 Full-Time Global MBA Programs

no.1

The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, 2023

information systems research worldwide and in North America based on publications in three information systems journals, Information Systems Research, Journal on Computing and MIS Quarterly, 2018-2022

no.1

The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, 2023

operations management research worldwide and in North America based on publications in three operations management journals, Journal of Operations
Management, 
Manufacturing and Service Operations
Management and 
Production and Operations Management, 2018-2022

no.11

The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™ (2023)

marketing research worldwide and in North America based on publications in three marketing journals, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Science, 2018-2022

no.24

UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™ (2023)

accounting research worldwide and in North America based on publications in three accounting journals, The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Accounting Research, 2018-2022



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Admissions Details

Find out the requirements to start your PhD at the Jindal School.

The PhD in International Management Studies program and PhD in Management Science program each admit three to five new students per year per concentration (fall admission only). Both are designed to be full-time programs with completion in four to five years.

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Fund Your Education

The PhD programs provides funding to qualified doctoral students and guarantees four to five years of support based on academic performance.

Typical awards include a $39,300 annual stipend and a tuition and fee waiver.

Learn about stipends, scholarships, fellowships and grants

The Gateway to Your Academic Career

Our aim is to place doctoral students in quality research universities by developing strong research and scholarly skills through advanced, specialized education.

Recent graduates secured tenure-track appointments at some of the following universities:

  • Arizona State University
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Temple University
  • Tilburg University
  • University of Hong Kong
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • University of Kansas
  • University of Notre Dame
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of South Carolina
  • University of Washington
  • Virginia Tech
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PhD Resource Articles

Find advice and resources you need as you consider joining the PhD program at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management.

What makes a perfect PhD programs applicant?

Getting into a good PhD program is a bit like dating. Some programs are attractive but may not be a good fit under the surface. Finding a good match is important. Competition is fierce, and there is no one-size-fits all.

What’s it like to be a PhD student?

Will I receive financial support? Will I have free time? How many hours will be spent on work and classes? Are there any social activities available on campus? These are common questions as students begin the process of applying to a PhD program.

Is a PhD for you?

What does it mean to have a PhD?

Do you want to be your own boss? Have flexible hours designed around your needs? These are a few of the perks when working in academia – you are responsible for your own productivity, on your own schedule.

Why choose JSOM for my PhD?

The University of Texas at Dallas is a relatively young university, officially launched in 1969, with the first PhD in management awarded in 1977. The prestige of the program was quickly established, with graduates taking jobs at top-ranked institutions all over the world..

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