An Exceptional Academic Experience
Harvard Business School doctoral programs train young scholars to become faculty at the top business schools in the world. With a renowned faculty and the resources of one of the world's most prestigious universities, HBS doctoral programs offers two doctoral degrees—the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)—in nine areas of study. The DBA degree is granted by HBS and the PhD is offered in collaboration with several Harvard departments.
HBS offers a wealth of advantages to anyone who chooses to pursue a career in business academia:
Our Faculty. HBS faculty are distinguished leaders in their fields who have had an impact on organizations and economies on every continent.
Our Commitment to Research. Each academic year, the faculty authors or co-authors about thirty-five books, and produces more than 300 academic papers.
Our Resource Network. HBS doctoral students have access to the extensive research facilities of HBS, Harvard University, and neighboring MIT.
Our Record of Placement. Harvard Business School is recognized as a leader in educating faculty for business schools and universities throughout the world.
All students are admitted for full-time degree programs, beginning in September. A minimum of two years in residence is required, and it is expected that students will complete their program in four to five years. Students typically spend two to two-and-a-half years on course work, and another two years on their dissertation. Students are not required to become a teaching or research assistant, nor are they required to write business cases.
We invite you to experience the depth and breadth of our doctoral programs for yourself.
