Doctoral Program

Doctoral programs at the USF College of Business are specifically designed for scholars who aspire to become research faculty at top-tier institutions worldwide. Transforming young scholars into world-class researchers, this rigorous PhD program provides students with broad training in the latest research methodology as well as experience in the business classroom.

The USF College of Business is committed to providing scholars with the coursework and hands-on inquiry to enable their research and discovery to be published in high-quality academic journals. The College provides a level of training that will bring students to the forefront of their chosen area of study. Candidates are mentored as they complete independent inquiry and enjoy numerous opportunities to work side-by-side with respected research faculty in collaborative research programs.

Placement assistance is provided as graduates begin their academic careers at leading research institutions.

PhD programs are offered in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and information systems.

Application Deadline
Domestic and International Applicants - January 2
PhD Handbook
Charles KronckeAssociate Dean
Charles Kroncke
Associate Dean
Graduate Studies
Phone: (813) 974-6301
Office: BSN 209
Email: kroncke@usf.edu
Kroncke Bio

Area Coordinators

Jacqueline Reck
School of Accountancy
Phone: (813) 974-6721
Office: BSN 3506
Email: jreck@usf.edu
Ninon Sutton
Finance
Phone: (813) 974-6335
Office: BSN 3117
Email: nsutton@usf.edu
Balaji Padmanabhan
Information Systems
Phone: (813) 974-6763
Office: CIS 2067
Email: bp@usf.edu
James Stock
Marketing
Phone: (813) 974-6173
Office: BSN 3228
Email: jstock@usf.edu
Ellen Moschella
Office Manager
Phone: (813) 974-4519
Fax: (813) 974-4518
Office: BSN 103
E-mail: emoschel@usf.edu

Mailing Address

Graduate Studies
College of Business
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, BSN 3403
Tampa, FL 33620-5500