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Doctor of Philosophy Program
Why study the Doctor of Philosophy? The education and training of doctoral students is one of the most important aspects of a university's activities. The pursuit of knowledge through research higher degree programs not only leads to a well-educated society and a highly trained professional work force, but also contributes significantly to the university's research and scholarship. The aim of the Ph.D. program is to provide research training in a manner that fosters the development of independent research skills in candidates. These skills include the capacity to formulate a significant problem, to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills, and to relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in the relevant disciplinary area. The doctoral dissertation provides evidence of a contribution to knowledge with a level of originality consistent with 3 years of study and research training. It also demonstrates a candidate's capacity for critical analysis and that he or she is capable of pursuing scholarly and programmatic research. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is designed to equip students for creative scholarship, independent research, and effective teaching and preaching. The Doctor of Philosophy program involves a minimum of three years of study beyond the Master degree. Students are frequently needed for completion of the degree requirements. Course Descriptions: Ph.D.701 Applied Statistics This course introduces the fundamental concepts of economic principles behind supply and demand, consumer choice, opportunity costs, market system, money, and banking as it applies to the management of an arts business. This is an integrated macro-micro introduction for the arts business manager and the small business owner. Students will also learn how to use economic information to manage their own finances and investments. Research Methods provides to students the concepts and methodologies of research process and develops the plan and defining a research problem, research design, the way of gathering data, preparing the research proposal and questionnaire design. It presents how to analyze and interpret data, test hypotheses, and provide a guide for writing up the research paper and presentation of the results. An examination of the vital role of active financial management within an organization and the impact of financial decisions to a firm's long-term competitiveness and viability. Emphasis will be placed on financial statement analysis, working capital management, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, required rates of return theory and calculation methods, operational and financial leverage decisions, long-term financing alternatives, and profit-distribution methods. This course examines policy problems of profit and non-profit organizations, including top management problem solving and decision making; planning; appraising the business environment; evaluating financial, human and physical resources; forecasting; developing and implementing objectives and strategies; evaluating alternatives; and monitoring results and social responsibility through case analysis and/or management simulation. This course also emphasizes the evaluation and development of capabilities and competencies in pursuit of competitive advantage. This course provides a comprehensive framework for the application of marketing concepts to the development and implementation of marketing strategy. The course concentrates on activities and processes needed to design a marketing plan, interdisciplinary tools for management decision-making, market analysis, developing a marketing strategy in domestic and international market applications, and constructing the appropriate marketing mix for a product. This course is designed to combine the "why" of leadership thinking with the "how" of leadership skill development. The class is both philosophical and practical, so you will have to both think and apply what you are learning. The course will provide students with opportunities to use theories to analyze leader behaviors, and with personal awareness and development. This course explores methods for accelerating individual, group, and organizational performance through consulting, coaching, and change management. The course addresses topics such as organizational assessment; team development; strategic planning; group dynamics; power, politics, and influence; leadership; and conflict management. Applications include the assessment of an organization and the development of strategies to address identified needs for change. This course focuses on factors related to the initiation and development of new business ventures, in contrast to the management of large, ongoing enterprises. Topics covered include personal entrepreneurial potential, career considerations, start-up planning, and sources of venture ideas, innovations, entry wedges, and acquisition strategies, managing for survival. Primary emphasis is on the process of starting a new venture. This course explores the impact of the global trading system and world financial markets on the management of international business. Topics include the global trading system, world financial markets, foreign exchange mechanisms, exports, imports and counter trade, international economic integration, and international economic development. Analysis of development since the second world war. Planning and policymaking across countries and over time. Models of development, growth, foreign trade and investment. Trade, capital and technology flows and increasing interdependence. Macroeconomics of Development; Monetary, Fiscal and Exchange Rate Policies; Stabilization and adjustment, models of speculative attacks and financial crises. The political economy of policymaking and policy reform. Developing countries in global financial and trading system and institutions. Which services should the public sector provide? Which level of government should provide them? How should governments fund those services? Which types of taxes should be levied and on whom? Applying economic theory/analysis to spending, revenue, and tax policy issues facing governments. A broad introduction to the field of management including such topics as planning, motivation, group dynamics, decision-making, organizing, and group organizational change. The course includes case studies and group assignments. This seminar offers the student an opportunity to network with representatives from regional businesses and to learn how they operate and about their strategies and positioning in the marketplace. Guest speakers also discuss careers in various business fields and functional areas such as accounting, marketing, and human resource management. Speakers present information on current leadership topics and practices and provide a perspective on the theories and tools studied in classes. Some seminars are related to career assessment and leadership activities as well as readings in business topics are required. This course is designed to introduce students to marketing concepts that are fundamental to the decision-making processes of marketing management. Students have ample opportunities to apply these concepts to problem situations and projects. In this way, students begin to develop some facility for making decisions that marketers typically face. A study of the international business environment addressing the cultural, economic, historical, and political impacts of business in the nations of Asia. This course will focus on the “state of the art” empirical research in finance. The topics will cover areas such as empirical asset pricing, corporate finance and corporate governance. Students will be reading both published and “working papers” on these topics and will attend seminars and research workshops on these topics. In the conclusion of the course, students will be expected to write an original research paper in one of these topics. Students examine the role of accounting in society and business and study the basic concepts and tools of accounting with a focus on the use of information to support decision making. The study of managerial accounting focuses on the information needed to create and execute a company's strategy. The study of financial accounting examines the preparation, use, and analysis of the information required of publicly traded corporations. This course covers the operation and structure of financial markets, financial instruments, and the major financial and nonfinancial participants in the financial markets. Topics include the money market, the capital markets for debt, the primary market, and the secondary markets for equity. This course is designed to introduce students to quantitative techniques for managing investment assets. These techniques are illustrated through the development of three main topics: portfolio theory, fixed-income portfolio management, and option valuation. Economic factors affecting investment management, particularly efficient markets concepts, are stressed. This capstone course provides an understanding of business issues and offers the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge acquired in the prior coursework. It has as its primary objective the development of skills in business analysis and research. Students will make reasoned judgments and defend those judgments through discussion and analysis. Issues and course format may vary from section to section. Faculty MembersDr. Ly Sok Heng Other Visiting Faculties |