Carlson PhD

Bill Hedgcock
PhD '08
Marketing
Placement: University of Iowa

"I was lucky to have been accepted to the PhD program in the Carlson School. I knew the program had a good reputation when I applied. However, I didn’t know about some of the school’s most important strengths."
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Hui Liao
Associate Professor
Robert H. Smith School of Business

University of Maryland

"Minnesota is unrivaled for offering the opportunity to learn from and work with world-class faculty and talented doctoral students in both HRIR and other closely related programs."
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Cutting-edge doctoral degrees

Carlson School PhD programs in business administration and human resources and industrial relations give students opportunities to study with world-renowned faculty, conduct groundbreaking research, and develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of teaching. Located in Minneapolis/St. Paul -- a leading business community -- students also benefit from the support of nationally ranked University of Minnesota programs in computer science, economics, sociology, and psychology.

In addition to providing excellent training in teaching and research, the PhD program in business administration gives students a chance to focus their studies in one of six areas of concentration. Students from the US and 21 other countries engage in stimulating discussions -- both inside and outside the classroom -- while the Minneapolis/St. Paul business community provides financial support, technology resources, and research opportunities.

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The Carlson School PhD in human resources and industrial relations prepares students for academic careers in teaching and research. The rigorous curriculum includes staffing, training, and development; organizational behavior and theory; compensation and benefits; labor market analysis; and labor relations and collective bargaining

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