Graduate

Our graduate programs offer a transformative experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed in their career and make a meaningful impact in their field.

Caitlin Moak, MBA, with her bedazzled cap with "Ole Miss' on it during a MBA Commencement.

"The MBA program furthered my education while also teaching me vital skills that I can use in interviews, the workplace, and beyond."

Caitlin Moak ('23)

MBA in Business Administration

Robert A Van Ness

Director of Graduate Programs

Dr. Van Ness has taught courses at the undergraduate, MBA, Ph.D., and executive education levels, covering financial markets, investments, investment theory, security analysis, and corporate finance.

Robert A Van Ness

Bruce Moore Scholar of Finance, Director of Graduate Programs and Distinguished Professor of Finance

MBA Program

Take your career further and faster with us.
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Two male students presenting during an MBA course.

About the MBA

The MBA program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the business world. It offers a variety of courses that cover a wide range of topics, including accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management.

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Meet the MBA Team

Our dedicated team is available to assist if you have any questions. Visit our program page for more information about in-person and online.
Ashley McGee

Ashley McGee

  • Director of MBA and MHA Administration
Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson

  • Records Coordinator
Kayla Tynes

Kayla Tynes

  • Coordinator of Student Services

Ph.D. Program

Unleash your potential in business leadership.
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About the Ph.D.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration is designed for exceptional students who seek to make a significant contribution to our understanding of business through research and teaching. The program provides a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for careers in research and teaching and in leadership positions in business and government.

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Meet the Ph.D. Coordinators

Our faculty is available to assist if you have any questions. Visit our program page for more information on our emphases.
Maria Berns

Maria Berns

  • Associate Professor of Management
Cong Feng

Cong Feng

  • Johnson Family Foundation Chair of Business and Associate Professor of Marketing
Robert Van Ness

Robert Van Ness

  • Bruce Moore Scholar of Finance, Director of Graduate Programs and Distinguished Professor of Finance

Meet the Ph.D. Candidates

We have candidates in the Finance, Management, and Marketing Ph.D. programs.
Gideon Appiah

Gideon Appiah

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
Peter Burnett

Peter Burnett

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
Michael Coccia

Michael Coccia

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
Lingjin Liu

Lingjin Liu

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
Rui Xu

Rui Xu

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Finance
Lukas Engelhardt

Lukas Engelhardt

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Saeed Fanoodi

Saeed Fanoodi

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Latrell Hudson

Latrell Hudson

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Fatima Koko

Fatima Koko

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Alexis Lee

Alexis Lee

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Beatrisa Pucalev

Beatrisa Pucalev

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Sophia Quick

Sophia Quick

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Management
Masoom Agrawal

Masoom Agrawal

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Melika Charkhkard

Melika Charkhkard

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Donovan Gordon

Donovan Gordon

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Tanisha Jain

Tanisha Jain

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Nicholas Mobley

Nicholas Mobley

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Haeden Overby

Haeden Overby

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Chris Ross

Chris Ross

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing
Maggie Whitman

Maggie Whitman

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Marketing