At Harvard Business School, students are challenged to form new insights regarding the most critical issues in business management. Our students become the next generation of faculty who will make a difference in the world through their teaching and research.

Business scholars at Harvard Business School investigate a wide range of topics and pursue questions relating to management, markets, finance, and organizations. Our doctoral students benefit from resources that are unmatched, including access to first-class research facilities, a generous fellowship and living stipend, and additional financial support for research and conference attendance.

Doctoral students are vital members of our intellectual community. They challenge existing ideas, develop new theories and techniques, and serve broadly as catalysts for innovation.

Lawrence E. Fouraker Professor of Business Administration, Chair, Doctoral Programs

Professor Dennis Yao
  • Why Harvard Business School?

    Our PhD programs train students to produce innovative, rigorous, and relevant research and encourage students to become exemplary teachers at top-tier institutions of higher learning.

  • A History of Excellence

    Our programs have continuously evolved to reflect the needs of students, respond to changes in the field, and remain true to our mission.

  • Building a Community of Scholars

    Our doctoral students collaborate with faculty, alumni, and fellow students, and have the opportunity to engage with a community of scholars throughout Harvard University and the Boston/Cambridge area.

Class Profile

Doctoral graduates celebrating during Commencement.
7
PhD Programs
916
Applications, Incoming Class, 2025
4%
Admit Rate
127
Students Enrolled, Fall 2025
56%
Women & Non-Binary
37%
International

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