Program Overview

PhD in Business Technology Program

The PhD in Business Technology program at the University of Miami is designed for students who wish to explore the intersection of emerging digital technologies and human activity in businesses and society. The program prepares students for distinguished academic careers at major universities through intensive coursework, individualized mentoring, and research in collaboration with cutting-edge faculty.

Objective

The objective of the PhD in Business Technology program is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research in the field of business technology. Students will explore novel phenomena that emerge at the intersection of emerging digital technologies and human activity in businesses and society at large. Examples of topics include artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital innovation, digital entrepreneurship, and platform governance.

Who's It For?

The Business Technology PhD concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue academic careers at major universities. The program prepares students for distinguished academic careers through intensive coursework, individualized mentoring, and research in collaboration with cutting-edge faculty.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral
• Location: On Campus
• Time Commitment: Full Time
• Start Date: August

One-on-One Mentoring with Faculty

The PhD in Business Technology program at the University of Miami emphasizes one-on-one mentoring with faculty. Students will work closely with leading senior and junior faculty on conceptual and empirical research projects that are targeted at top-tier academic journals.

Graduate Placement Record

The excellence of the doctoral program can be seen in the recent placement record, with every graduating student obtaining a faculty position at a top research university in the country.

Renowned Faculty

The business technology faculty members with whom the doctoral students will interact and collaborate on research projects have published extensively in the discipline's flagship journals. The faculty includes current and former editors, associate editors, and members of the editorial review boards of the leading journals in the field.

Small Program Size

The PhD in Business Technology program is designed to be small, with a nurturing and collaborative culture in which faculty members are accessible and eager to work with students. As a result, students will work closely and in-depth with multiple faculty members and graduate from the program with multiple publications and projects in advanced stages.

Top-Notch Research Resources

In addition to the ready access to faculty, doctoral students will have access to a large subject pool for conducting studies and state-of-the-art resources, such as the 'Canes Behavioral Laboratory, an 800-square-foot lab designed for advanced, technology-driven business technology research.

Faculty

The PhD in Business Technology program is led by a team of renowned faculty members, including:

• Ola Henfridsson, PhD Program Coordinator and Professor of Business Technology
• Robert Gregory, Associate Professor of Business Technology
• Kevin Hong, Professor of Business Technology
• Nina Huang, Professor of Business Technology

Meet your Program Coordinator

Ola Henfridsson is the Schein Family Endowed Chair and Professor of Business Technology at Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami. His research interests relate to digital innovation, technology management, and platforms. Ola teaches executive and graduate courses related to blockchain, innovation, and artificial intelligence. He is a co-director of the Business Analytics and Technology research cluster at Miami Herbert Business School.