
Doctoral Program
Fields of Study
Accounting
Gain advanced expertise in accounting through a rigorous blend of economics, finance, mathematics, behavioral science, and essential research methods.
Business Technologies
Explore how technology transforms business decision-making with research focused on designing, implementing, and evaluating systems that support problem-solving.
Economics
Develop the theoretical insight and quantitative prowess needed to tackle today’s most complex economic challenges through research.
Financial Economics
Investigate how markets respond to the effects of information, taxation, trends in risk management, economic shifts, and security market prices.
Marketing
Examine consumer behavior theory, brand-choice models, data models, and the intersections of marketing with operations and technology.
Operations Management
Engage with analytical modeling and empirical research using advanced tools—from AI and statistics to econometrics and economics—to optimize business operations.
Operations Research
Delve into advanced analytics and algorithm design to create innovative models and solutions for complex management and decision-making problems.
Organizational Behavior and Theory
Train across disciplines, such as psychology, public policy, engineering, and human-computer interaction, to understand how organizations and people thrive together.
Joint Ph.D. Programs
Pursue an interdisciplinary path by collaborating with Carnegie Mellon’s other renowned colleges and departments to expand your research horizons.

Job Market and Placements for Ph.D. Scholars
Tepper School doctorates can be found at major institutions and companies impacting the business landscape today. From McKinsey and Amazon to the U.S. Treasury Department and prestigious universities around the world, regular interest from recruiters is standard for our doctoral candidates, and we actively promote our Ph.D. students and their research.
Research for the Intelligent Future
How do you anticipate and address tomorrow's business needs today? You think boldly. You challenge what you know. And you do the work. The Tepper School's doctoral program hosts the next-generation researchers who will transform society's collective intelligence as we arrive at The Intelligent Future of Business.

Neda Mirzaeian | Ph.D. Graduate
"I chose to pursue my Ph.D. at the Tepper School of Business because of the diversity of opportunities it offers. At Tepper, I have been fortunate to work with some of the most prominent professors in my field and develop the proper skill set for my future career."

Michael Zlatin | Ph.D. Graduate
"At Tepper, I work with amazing people who help me reach my full potential both as a researcher and as a world citizen."

Sae-Seul Park | Ph.D. Graduate
"I chose the Tepper School because its interdisciplinary focus and great access to faculty enable doctoral students to pursue ideas and empirical methods that push the boundaries of research."

Tuition and Financial Aid
The Tepper School provides comprehensive financial support for doctoral students, including full tuition remission via the William Larimer Mellon fellowship and a stipend for up to five years for living expenses. Additionally, outstanding doctoral candidates may receive one of several student awards during their academic career, which sometimes include a financial award.

Meet Our Ph.D. Candidates

Your Research. Your Impact. Your Legacy.
Pursuing your doctoral degree at the Tepper School of Business puts you at the forefront of innovation and business practice. If you’re ready to learn alongside the best and join a supportive, collaborative environment that will push you to your full potential, we want to meet you.