Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.
Please see the Business Administration PhD Courses for course descriptions.
The program consists of three consecutive phases: the Qualifying Phase, the Course Phase, and the Thesis Phase.
Qualifying Phase
| Given their academic background, some students may be required to take up to five 3-credit courses, usually at the MBA, or MSc level before qualifying for the program. The minimum number of credits will be determined upon acceptance to the program and is formally communicated to the student by the PhD Office before entry in the program. |
Course Phase and Thesis Phase
The minimum course requirement of this phase is 30 credits, corresponding to a minimum of 27 credits for courses and 3 credits for the Comprehensive Examination, as outlined below.
Business Administration PhD (90 credits)
Course Phase (30 credits)
Thesis Phase (60 credits)
Accountancy Specialization: Business Administration PhD (12 credits)
12 | credits of Required Accountancy Specialization Courses: ADMI 860 ADMI 861 ADMI 8601 ADMI 8602 |
Business Administration PhD Elective Courses (9 credits)
9 | credits of elective courses chosen from the following: Students may also choose from courses offered by their Department, another Department or Faculty at Concordia University, or by a University affiliated through the Joint Program. The course selection depends on the candidates research interests and background, subject to Faculty approval. A limit of 6 credits may be taken from MSc level courses with prior approval of the Graduate Program Director. |
Finance Specialization: Business Administration PhD (12 credits)
Management Specialization: Business Administration PhD (12 credits)
12 | credits of Required Management Specialization Courses: ADMI 8501 |
Marketing Specialization: Business Administration PhD (12 credits)
Supply Chain and Business Technology Management (SCBTM) Specialization: Business Administration PhD (12 credits)