Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Experienced and new doctoral holders from fields such as Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, Math and other fields. While eligibility requirements vary somewhat for each participating program, overall qualifications include:

• Existing doctoral degree from an institution and program recognized for producing successful scholars
• Doctoral training must have been received outside of a business school.
• The program from which the applicant graduated should normally be recognized by the appropriate specialized accreditation agency for that field.
• Applicants must show excellent preparation for conducting scholarly research and teaching in a field related to the business discipline for which they are applying.

In what business fields will I be able to teach?

Individual programs differ in terms of the disciplines focus of the training. However, programs in the following fields are available to qualified candidates: accounting and finance, marketing, management, supply chain management, international business, and entrepreneurship.

What is the advantage of participating in an AACSB Endorsed Bridge Program?

By design, completing a Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business Program will make non-business scholars more competitive when applying for faculty positions at AACSB-accredited business schools. AACSB’s endorsement of these programs means program graduates hired by an AACSB school will receive the same initial qualification status as do graduates of a business doctoral program.

When are these program offered?

Scheduling and formats for these programs vary with each participating school. Some programs feature summer scheduling while others offer significant on-line formats. Review the features of each program to find one that fits your schedule and preparation.

How do I find out more about the individual programs that are available?

Please review individual program features: 

  The University of Florida 

  Grenoble Ecole De Management 

  University of Toledo 

  Tulane University 

  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University