Executive Ph.D. in Business

Give your business skills an executive-level upgrade!

The Executive Doctor of Philosophy in Business from University of the Cumberlands builds on your undergraduate and graduate education and real-world professional experiences to prepare you for C-Suite and executive-level positions within any organization. This degree program also gives the theoretical and research-based insights you need to work in academia to further the discipline through research or instruction. 

Along with online coursework, your curriculum involves applied learning practicums and a residency component, both of which are required each semester. It’s designed to actively engage you in the theories, strategies and tactics for superior business practices in real-world applications.

Bottom line, this executive-level PhD in Business Degree Program will advance your understanding of theoretical and applied literature in business to help you:

• Gain a working knowledge of best practices in accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing
• Develop research-based strategies to optimize organizational performance — domestic and international
• Apply advanced communication, collaboration, research and critical-thinking skills
• Contribute to the field of business — both theoretical and practical — through rigorous research

 Take your organization — and your career — to the next level with an Executive Doctor of Philosophy in Business. To learn more about how to fit this executive-level degree program into your busy schedule, fill out the form on this page or call us at 855.791.7201.

Residency & Class Attendance Policy

Residency weekend sessions are mandatory. You must attend each session in full to receive credit. If you miss any part of the session, you will be counted absent for the entire session. No exceptions. If you miss a single class session, you may make it up. More than one class missed results in dismissal from the University.