Doctoral Areas of Study
Our seven doctoral areas of study, led by esteemed faculty, prepare you for a rewarding career teaching at a top business school and generating impactful research. Throughout your time in the program, you will be encouraged, challenged, and empowered to ask big questions, think boldly, and chase the ideas that make the biggest impact.
Explore our Areas of Study
Immerse yourself in one of seven doctoral areas of study based on your research interests and academic career goals.
I realized Michigan had the perfect blend of a caring, collaborative environment. Research matters here as a way to improve people’s lives. It was also a place where I could make my own choices from the very beginning in terms of the research that I wanted to pursue.
The work of Michigan Ross faculty influences the world’s largest companies and global economies. Discover the research that’s advancing their respective fields, finding solutions to pressing challenges, and impacting the future of business.