- VPAA and Dean of Graduate Faculty
- Professor
At the University of Jamestown, you can earn your PhD in Clinical Research and layer on a Master’s degree in Business Administration — all online — giving you the scientific expertise and the organizational leadership skills needed to guide teams, direct research programs, and influence decisions at the highest level. This online, flexible pathway is designed for working professionals interested in pursuing a PhD who want to elevate their career impact with a business credential.
You’re committed to advancing clinical research. You’re curious, ethical, data-driven, and ready to generate evidence that can improve lives. UJ’s online PhD in Clinical Research will sharpen your expertise as a researcher—while our online MBA builds your capacity to lead research teams, manage complex projects, communicate persuasively, and navigate the business side of healthcare and innovation.
This integrated path gives you the best of both worlds: deep scientific rigor + practical business leadership.
Applicants must be accepted into the PhD in Clinical Research program at UJ to qualify for this dual degree. Please contact Dr. Kristin Lefebvre for more information.
Applicants are NOT required to submit GRE test scores to be accepted into the program. Once you click Apply Now (below), you will be taken to AHCAS (Allied Health Centralized Application Service) to complete your application.
Applicants must:
Our online PhD in Clinical Research blends synchronous and asynchronous learning. As a student, you will learn to:
Our online MBA program is available 24/7. With no set class times, you can navigate around existing work and family commitments. As a student, you will gain the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRES 710 |
Introduction to Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 720 |
Biostatistics I |
3 |
CRES 721 |
Biostatistics II |
3 |
CRES 730 |
Design and Implementation of Clinical Trials |
3 |
CRES 740 |
Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 750 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
CRES 760 |
Grant Writing for Clinical Research |
3 |
CRES 770 |
Critical Evaluation of the Literature |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
CRES 990 |
Dissertation I Dissertation Seminar and Comprehensive Exam |
3 |
CRES 991 |
Dissertation II |
3 |
CRES 992 |
Dissertation III |
3 |
CRES 993 |
Dissertation IV |
3 |
CRES 994 |
Dissertation V |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LDRS 500 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
LDRS 509 |
21st Century Health Care Systems and Policy |
3 |
LDRS 621 |
Leading in Interprofessional Healthcare Teams |
3 |
LDRS 622 |
Change and Innovation in Healthcare |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BUSN 505 |
Advanced Business Research Methods |
3 |
BUSN 510 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
ECON 650 |
Economic Analysis |
3 |
BUSN 640 |
Innovation Ecosystems |
3 |
BUSN 645 |
Applied Corporate Finance |
3 |
BUSN 699 |
Capstone: Strategy Formulation and Implementation |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 66
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HLC ACCREDITATION
The PhD in Clinical Research program and the MBA at the University of Jamestown are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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