{"id":2703,"date":"2021-07-08T12:05:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/business\/?post_type=program&p=2703"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:45:32","slug":"degree-requirements","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/business\/academic-programs\/management-science-phd\/degree-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Degree Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\t\t\tDegree Requirements\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/header>\n\t\n\t\n\n

Coursework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a PhD student at the Lubar College of Business, you will complete 34 credits as part of the doctoral program of study. Additional credits may be necessary if you do not have appropriate prior coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students are expected to have achieved a basic level of proficiency at the undergraduate or graduate level (equivalent to one semester each of coursework) in calculus, statistics, and linear algebra. You may also demonstrate competence in these background fields by passing an appropriate written equivalency examination. Applicants who do not demonstrate this proficiency may be admitted on the condition that they complete equivalent courses at 51ÁÔÆæ. Credits earned in these courses do not count toward the degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Core Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As an incoming student, you are required to demonstrate a common core of prior knowledge in each of the functional business areas: accounting, finance, supply chain and operations management, information systems, marketing and management. This knowledge may be demonstrated through (a) prior coursework, (b) equivalency exam, (c) supervised readings. Students entering the program with no prior business degree (BBA or MBA) will be required to complete at least four of the six common core courses in the Lubar MBA program. All students are also required to complete a \u201cDoctoral Orientation to Teaching and Research\u201d course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Methods Component<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the Research Methods component, you will be exposed to the process of scientific inquiry and methodological tools for conducting research. All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits of research methods courses from those listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Module I \u2013 (choose at least two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n