Graduate Bulletin

Business Administration/Risk, Insurance and Healthcare, Ph.D.

FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: January 15

Applications for the Ph.D. program are processed at same time after the deadline.

Letters of Reference:

Number Required: 2

From Whom: Letters of recommendation should come from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:

TBA

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:

Yes. A master's degree in any business (or related) discipline is required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:

No.

Statement of Goals:

The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1,000 words and should include the following elements: your specific interest in Temple's program; your research goals; your future career goals; and your academic and research achievements.

Standardized Test Scores:

The GRE/GMAT is required. We require you to submit your scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). In general, we look for scores above the 80th percentile on each portion of the exam.

Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 600 on the paper version and 250 on the computerized version.

Resume:

A resume is required.

Program Requirements

Campus Location:

Main Campus

Full-Time/Part-Time Status:

Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.

General Program Requirements:

Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Master's: 36

Required Courses:

BA 616: Econometrics I

ECO 601: Microeconomic Theory

STA 501: Probability and Statistical Theory I

STA 502: Probability and Statistical Theory II

STA 533: Applied Multivariate Analysis

3 of the following 4 seminars:

RIHM 771: Seminar in Property and Liability Insurance Markets

RIHM 772: Seminar in Employee Benefit Plans

RIHM 773: Seminar in Risk Theory

RIHM 774: Seminar in International Healthcare

Four electives

Internship: No internship is required.

Language Examination: No language examination is required.

Culminating Events:

Preliminary Examination:

The purpose of the preliminary examination is to demonstrate critical and interpretive knowledge of current research.

Subject Areas/Major Components of the Preliminary Examination The subject areas will be determined, in advance, by the faculty of the department.

At what point in the program is the student expected to take the preliminary examination The preliminary examination should be completed no more than one semester after the student completes the coursework component of the program.

Writing the Questions for the Preliminary Examination The members of the student's department write the questions for the preliminary examination.

Evaluating the Preliminary Examination The Department Committee will evaluate the examination. Each member votes to pass or fail the student. In order to pass, a majority of the committee members must agree that the exam has been satisfactorily completed.

Criterion for Passing the Preliminary Examination. The student must answer every question on the examination in order to be evaluated. The evaluators look for (a) a breadth and depth of understanding of specific research areas, (b) a critical application of that knowledge to specific phenomena; and (c) an ability to write technical prose.

Administering, Scheduling, and Proctoring the Preliminary Examination Students who are preparing to write their preliminary examinations should confirm a time and date with their departmental advisor.

Dissertation:

Dissertation Advising Committee Information The Dissertation Advising Committee is formed to oversee the student's doctoral research and is comprised of at least three Graduate Faculty members. Two members, including the Chair, must be from your department. The Chair is responsible for overseeing and guiding the student's progress, coordinating the responses of the Committee members, and informing the student of his or her academic progress.

Dissertation Examining Committee Information The Dissertation Examining Committee evaluates the student's dissertation and oral defense. This committee is comprised of the Doctoral Advising Committee and at least one additional Faculty member from outside the department.

Advisor/Committee Information If any member of the committee decides to withdraw from the committee, you shall notify the chair of the dissertation committee and the Director of the PHDBA program. You are responsible to find a replacement, in consultation with your chair. Inability to find a replacement shall constitute evidence that you are unable to complete the dissertation. In such a case you may petition the Director of the PHDBA program for a review. Once review of the facts and circumstances is completed, the Director will rule on your progress. If the Director rules that you are not capable of completing the dissertation, you will be dismissed from the program. This decision may be appealed to SBM's Senior Associate Dean. If you are dismissed, you may appeal to the Graduate School.

Dissertation/Monograph Philosophy The Doctoral Dissertation is an original theoretical or empirical study that makes a significant contribution to the field. It should expand the existing knowledge and demonstrate the student's knowledge of both research methods and a mastery of his or her primary area of interest. Dissertation should be undertaken with rigor, uphold the ethics and standards of the field, demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the primary area of interest and the broader field of business, and be prepared for publication in an academic journal.

Philosophy of the Proposal The dissertation proposal demonstrates the student's knowledge of and ability to conduct the proposed research. The proposal should consists of the following: (a) the context and background surrounding a particular research problem; (b) an exhaustive survey and review of literature related to the problem; and (c) a detailed methodological plan for investigating the problem. The proposal should be completed and approved no more than one year after completing coursework. Upon approval, a timeline for completing the investigation and writing process will be established.

Criterion for Passing the Dissertation and the Defense. The Committee will evaluate the student's ability to express verbally his or her research question, methodological approach, primary findings, and implications. The Committee will vote to pass or fail the dissertation and the defense at the conclusion of the public presentation.

Dissertation Defense Scheduling Students who are preparing to defend their dissertation should confirm a time and date with their Dissertation Advisory Committee and register with the Graduate Secretary at least 15 days before the defense is to be scheduled. The Graduate Secretary will arrange the time, date, and room within two working days, and forward to the student the appropriate forms.

Announcing the Dissertation Defense After the Graduate Secretary has arranged the time, date, and room, for the defense, the student must send to the Graduate School (501 Carnell Hall) a completed "Announcement of Dissertation Defense" form at least 10 days before the defense. The Department will post fliers announcing the defense.

Contacts

Program Contact Information:

www.sbm.temple.edu/~rmidept/phdba.htm

Department Information:

Fox School of Business and Management
Speakman Hall LL5
Philadelphia, PA 19122

masters@sbm.temple.edu
215-204-8456

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Natale Butto
Director of Graduate Admissions
masters@sbm.temple.edu
215-204-8732

Program Coordinator:

Michael R. Powers, Ph.D.
powersmr@temple.edu
215-204-7293

Graduate Chairperson:

Chairperson:

R. B. Drennan, Jr., Ph.D.
rdrenna@sbm.temple.edu
215-204-8456

About the Program

The Ph.D. program in Business Administration prepares the student for advanced research and scholarship. The primary emphasis of our program is to prepare future faculty members for successful academic careers, although many of our alumni are employed in government, industry, and consulting.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 7 years

Campus Location:

Main Campus

Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.

Department Information:

Fox School of Business and Management
Speakman Hall LL5
Philadelphia, PA 19122

masters@sbm.temple.edu
215-204-8456

Ranking:

Temple University 's Department of Risk, Insurance, and Healthcare Management has been ranked 2nd in the nation in faculty research published in insurance-related journals. In addition, our Risk Management and Insurance business program has been ranked 7th nationall by U.S. News & World Report. The Fox School of Business and Management is currently ranked in the top 75 business schools by Forbes and in the top 50 programs for our Executive M.B.A. The Fox School has also been ranked 14th for technology M.B.A. programs by Computerworld. The Fox School has been recognized for research in numerous departments and is in the top 1% of citings of university research.

Accreditation:

All Fox School of Business and Management graduate programs are accredited by AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.

Areas of Specialization:

Not applicable.

Job Placement:

The program is primarily dedicated to producing well-trained researchers for who will work in academic positions.

Affiliation(s):

Not applicable.

Interdisciplinary Study:

Students seeking a Ph.D. in Business Administration/Risk, Insurance and Healthcare are required to take courses in economics and statistics in addition to their other coursework.  Four electives are also permitted.

Study Abroad:

No.

Licensure:

Not applicable.

Non-Degree Student Policy:

Non-matriculated students are not permitted to take doctoral courses.

Financing Opportunities

Assistantships are the centerpiece of the program's mentorship philosophy. They require 20 hours of service per week, which can include teaching and supervised research. An Assistantship provides a stipend and tuition remission.

Other Financial Opportunities