Differentiation

Robinson's Executive Doctorate in Business differs from traditional Ph.D. programs due to an interdisciplinary focus that addresses contemporary, real-world business problems in a rigorous but relevant way.

Moreover, Executive Doctorate participants remain in the workforce during the program.

The differences between Robinson's Executive Doctorate in Business and a traditional Ph.D. can be summarized as follows:

	Executive Doctorate in Business	Ph.D. in Business
Candidate profile	Senior executives who: Hold a relevant post-baccalaureate degree Work full-time Will use the knowledge acquired to address problems and issues in contemporary business	Students with limited work experience who: May hold an MBA or M.S. degree Typically enroll as full-time students Seek to position themselves for careers in academia
Structure	Three-year program based on multiple residencies per semester	Four- to five-year program based on full-time participation
Curriculum	Interdisciplinary, focusing on business and social issues, globalization, and leadership Apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to contemporary business problems	Specialized studies, generally within a single, specific discipline Heavy emphasis on research methodology and its application to develop new theories

Accreditation

The Robinson College of Business is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Robinson College of Business is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).