Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Ph.D.)

Discover the Ph.D. in Management

Exceed Your Limits with Sullivan's Online Ph.D. in Management Program.

Thank you for your interest in Sullivan University's Ph.D. in Management program! Our mission is to develop research and application skills thereby preparing individuals to serve as leaders and scholars in their organizations. We also offer options for you, if you wish to enhance your career through teaching or training.

Why Our Students Chose Sullivan:

• Strategic Management
• Conflict management
• Human Resource Leadership
• Information technology
• Sullivan University's Ph.D. in Management embraces the scholar-practitioner model
• Sullivan University prepares practitioners to develop research and application skills that enable them to serve as leaders and scholars in their organizations
• Students have opportunities to conduct quantitative and qualitative pilot studies that prepare them for dissertation research

We Believe in Developing the Leader in You

Thank you for your interest in Sullivan University's Ph.D. in Management program. Our mission is to provide opportunities for students to become practitioners, develop research and application skills, and prepare individuals to serve as leaders and scholars in their organizations. We also offer options for you, if you wish to enhance your career through teaching or training.

Our program draws on the strengths of dedicated, talented faculty members who guide and mentor students through coursework and research projects. In fact, numerous students have partnered with faculty to research and co-author scholarly articles and present at professional conferences. In addition, we encourage a cohort model with an emphasis on developing and maintaining relationships with both faculty and fellow students.

The curriculum is designed to teach you how to conduct research and develop research professionals. No doubt, you will work hard and make sacrifices to earn this degree. However, through perseverance and dedication, you can succeed and realize your dreams.

Program Highlights and Locations

Benefits

• Our engaged faculty teaches through practical work experience
• No GRE/GMAT testing is required
• We utilize a practice-based curriculum

Online Format with Both Flexibility & Credibility

This is the accredited online Doctorate program that you've been seeking! Unlike other schools, we do not require residence or full-time participation, so you can complete coursework and dissertation entirely online from anywhere in the world. And, since Sullivan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Doctorates, this degree equips you with the expertise to meet and exceed your career ambitions.

Research-intensive. Student-focused.

It’s crucial to a field’s advancement that new and compelling ideas are presented. This is especially evident in the pursuit of any Doctoral Degree. Our mission is to help you master quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis that will subsequently lead to subject expertise through your dissertation research.

Built-in Support Network

Students entering the program at the same time also take many classes alongside each other, creating a “cohort” of like-minded individuals to lean on throughout the rigor and reward of the Ph.D. program.

Culture of Collaboration

At Sullivan, distance education never means compromising opportunities for student-faculty collaboration. In fact, you will work closely with your instructors from start to finish. This begins with your individual faculty mentor who is your constant resource throughout your first quarter of study. It then continues through to your dissertation committee that will guide you through the process of becoming a doctor of management. In addition, it is very common for our Doctoral students and faculty to engage in research together, often co-authoring scholarly articles and presenting at professional conferences.

Emphasis on Advancement

A Ph.D. in Management is all about reaching new heights--intellectually, personally, and professionally. If you're interested in pursuing a career in management education, training, or research, our paid teaching assistant and research assistant positions provide invaluable experience to fit your specific professional aspirations.

Locations:

• Louisville Campus
• Fort Knox Extension Campus
• Learning Center - Louisa
• Online

At Sullivan, we have a diverse student body. Our students come from different walks and stages of life and there is a beauty to that. Diversity like this enables students to not only learn and grow with each other, but also from each other’s experiences. We cannot use just one word to describe our student body, but, we can say that our students are part of what makes Sullivan what it is, along with our faculty and staff. Our founder, A.R. Sullivan, said the following, “The reputation of a school is measured by the excellence of its graduates. That is why we dedicate ourselves to the success of our students.”

Since 1962, we have created an environment where students from different places and different stages of life can come together, exchange ideas, and learn and that is what makes Sullivan unique. If you want to attend a school where you will learn through a Career-focused curriculum, work with instructors who are passionate about their fields and who will help you succeed, while also taking the next step toward your future, then Sullivan is the place for you.

Sullivan History and Mission

Sullivan University offers career-focused higher education for people with higher goals. We’ll help you choose a degree program, on-campus or online. When you graduate, we’ll assist you in finding career opportunities.

Our Mission

Sullivan University is a private institution of higher learning dedicated to providing educational enrichment opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of its students. The institution offers career-focused curricula with increasing rigor from the certificate through diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels. Throughout those curricula, the University seeks to promote the development of critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, and teamwork as well as an appreciation for life-long learning, cultural diversity, and the expression of professionalism in all activities. At the graduate level, the University also seeks to promote a culture of research.

The Sullivan University faculty, staff, and administration believe that qualified individuals should have the opportunity to pursue formal academic training at the institution of their choice. We welcome those students who seek such educational challenges. The University provides a student-centered learning environment that facilitates students’ identification of their life goals and the means to achieve those goals. The University promotes a culture of teaching excellence throughout the institution which is augmented by a culture of research at the graduate level, and it also encourages faculty, students, administration, and staff to participate in service activities and projects which enhance the quality of life in the local and surrounding communities. Upon completion of a program, the University provides employment assistance to graduates.

All progress begins with a brave decision.

Choose Sullivan.

• On-campus, Hybrid, and Online learning experiences
• Small class sizes
• Flexible course scheduling
• A Career Services department with the goal to help prepare you for the next step after college

At Sullivan University, many of our students come to us after spending time at other schools. With that in mind, we keep it simple! We know you're here because you're ready finish that degree and get serious about your future. Sullivan believes in a Stair-Step approach where students can start with a Diploma or Certificate, then proceed into an Associate's degree, a Bachelor's degree, a Master's and finally a PhD! Our programs are based around a career-focused curriculum that teaches you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in addition to feeding into the careers that are in-demand and hiring today. The instructors are all qualified in the fields they teach plus our facilities provide you the opportunity to learn and grow. The Career Services department is there to assist you with your job search as well.

Sullivan University has a special feel to it compared to other universities. At Sullivan, everyone has a name and everyone is important. We want all of our students to prosper! During your time at Sullivan, you will become part of a history that is packed with tradition and excellence. Start your journey today!