Advance knowledge and shape the future of organizational theory, strategy, and leadership with a Ph.D. in Management from the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Our doctoral degree in management science is a rigorous, research-intensive program designed for scholars seeking academic, research, or high-level consulting careers.
For the Fall 2026 semester, students will be admitted to the following disciplines:
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
The Ph.D. in Management at RPI is ideal for candidates passionate about original research and critical inquiry in business disciplines. This STEM-designated Ph.D. program develops scholars equipped to tackle emerging challenges in global business through interdisciplinary, data-driven, and theoretical approaches.
As a student in this doctoral management program, you’ll focus your research in one or more areas, including:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior
- Strategic Management
- Supply Chain Management
The Lally Ph.D. is a 72-credit program, and it takes five years to complete. For details, please see the catalog:
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency, both theoretically and methodologically, in their area of specialization.
- Demonstrate proficiency in conducting original research and contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate ability to write and present academic research papers in scholarly settings, such as academic conferences.
- Demonstrate ability to write high-quality papers for submission to academic journals.
- Demonstrate effective presentation and speaking skills in the classroom and in professional academic and business settings.
Applicants to the doctoral program in management should have:
- A strong academic record (preferably with a master’s in business, economics, or related fields)
- Research interests aligned with faculty expertise
FAQs About the Ph.D. in Management
Yes, the Ph.D. in Management is STEM-designated, enabling international students to qualify for extended OPT and engage in quantitative, technology-driven research.
Full tuition waiver and stipend are offered through assistantship appointments up to five years. These appointments are renewed on an annual basis contingent upon satisfactory performance. In addition, travel support is provided up to a certain amount every year.
Notable Recent Placements
Sen Li '24 - Bentley University - Assistant Professor
Kofi Arhin '23 - Lehigh University - Assistant Professor
Hilal Pataci '23 - University of Texas at San Antonio - Assistant Professor
Shailesh Divey '22 - University of Alabama - Postdoctoral Fellow
Liang Zhao ’21 - Northeastern University - Visiting Assistant Professor
Dorothy Lianlian Jiang '19 - University of Houston - Assistant Professor
Huimin Chen '19 - UMass Lowell - Assistant Professor
Chaoqun Deng '18 - University of Missouri - Assistant Professor
Joseph Cabral '18 - Louisiana State University - Assistant Professor
Majeed Simaan '18 - Stevens Institute of Technology - Assistant Professor
