Marketing

Students in Isenberg’s PhD program in marketing uncover insights that can be used to improve marketing practice and/or improve customer experiences. From unearthing the tactics that drive consumer behavior to understanding the implications of a company’s social media presence to determining how a public policy influences various stakeholders, students gain knowledge that increases understanding of the marketplace.

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About the Program

Overview

Isenberg’s PhD in marketing is a full-time, residential program designed to generate productive research scholars and excellent teachers. Students receive broad training in research methods and marketing theory. The flexible program lets students cherry-pick their coursework to suit their research interests. Small class sizes allow students to collaborate one-on-one with faculty as they prepare research for publication. And valuable, real-world teaching opportunities ensure students excel in academic careers.

Areas of Study

Marketing PhD students can study any area of interest within marketing, such as taking courses in:

Advanced Social Psychology
Affect & Cognition
Applied Research
Panel Data Econometrics

Research

Isenberg has a strong focus on research. Faculty are working on a wide variety of projects, investigating such topics as:

Healthful eating
Aspects of social media and user-generated content
Value-based pricing
Generational cohorts
Mindfulness
Consumer decision-making

Academic Overview

Students generally complete a PhD in marketing within 4-5 years. Students must take 48 hours of coursework, including marketing theory, statistics and research methods. Students complete an independent research project during their first two summers, and must pass a comprehensive exam. Students teach for three years at Isenberg and research, write and defend a dissertation.