University Catalog 2026-2027
Graduate Programs: College of Business
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Administration
Dean
Christopher L. Martin
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research
William McCumber
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Rob Blackstock
School of Accountancy
John Lauck, Head
Department of Computer Information Systems
T. Selwyn Ellis, Head
Department of Economics and Finance
Otis W. Gilley, Head
Department of Management
Jeff Haynie, Head
Department of Marketing and Analysis
William Locander, Head
Address
More information about the College of Business may be obtained by writing to the:
Graduate Division
College of Business
P.O. Box 10318
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-4528
and by visiting https://business.latech.edu/
Mission
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD) at Louisiana Tech University is a full-time, in-residence program of study, which primarily prepares its graduates for careers in colleges and schools of business which value outstanding teaching, as well as research relevant to private and public organizations.
Our students are expected to attain a strategic perspective on business, a command of the theoretical, technical and pedagogical aspects of their chosen field of study and develop a research agenda emphasizing both contributions to practice and discipline based scholarship.
Program Objectives
Our PhD program is designed to meet the following learning goals:
• Graduates will possess the necessary skills to become effective teachers.
After completing their qualifying exams, PhD candidates are provided the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses in their chosen field of study. In preparation for teaching, each student completes a 3-hour seminar on pedagogical methods. Students also receive feedback through student teaching evaluations and guidance from their faculty mentors.
• Graduates will possess the necessary communication skills to be successful in academic
positions.
Both written and oral communication are essential skills for business faculty. Students in the PhD program are assessed on both of these when they deliver dissertation proposals, research presentations and their dissertation defense. Doctoral candidates must also pass a communications skills assessment prior to working with our undergraduates.
• Graduates will possess the tools necessary to be proficient in conceptualizing and conducting
original research
The ability to conduct original research is crucial for successful business faculty. Students are expected to demonstrate this through the development of their dissertation and their participation in regional, national and international conference presentations in their chosen field.
• Graduates will possess comprehensive knowledge of leading edge theory and methods used
in their chosen field.
Students are expected to gain expertise in their chosen field of study. This requires knowledge of both leading edge statistical techniques as well as leading edge theory in their chosen discipline. This will be assessed via the Statistical Tools Qualifying Exam as well as the qualifying exam in their chosen field.
Accreditation
The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Also, the School of Professional Accountancy is separately accredited by the AACSB.
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for students of high academic accomplishment. The graduate student who holds an assistantship is expected to carry a reduced course load that will vary depending on scholastic record and amount of work required by the assistantship. Teaching assistantships are awarded to doctoral students.
ProgramsMaster of Accountancy
Master of Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Certificate
Post Bac Certificate
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