Welcome From the Director

Thank you for visiting the Web site for the PhD program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. The PhD program includes a group of talented students and internationally known faculty who share a common interest in broadening the frontiers of knowledge. A distinguishing feature of the Smith PhD program is the strong emphasis placed on having students and faculty work on joint research projects.

The PhD program is viewed as a key strategic asset of Smith Business School. As such, the program is future oriented and is always looking for talented new students. After browsing through this Web site, I hope you will consider applying to our program.

Sincerely,

Dr. Debra L. Shapiro
Clarice Smith Professor of Management and Organization
Director, PhD Program
Robert H. Smith School of Business