American Marketing Association (AMA) Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium
Purpose: To introduce up-and-coming scholars in marketing to leaders in the field and also to provide an opportunity for participating doctoral students to network socially with each other and with faculty. One doctoral candidate is nominated from each of the leading universities in North America as well as some from other continents.
History: The first annual AMA Doctoral Consortium was held in 1966. The recent addition of 'Sheth' to the Consortium title recognizes the generosity of Professor Jagdish Sheth and his commitment to finance part of the Consortium on an ongoing basis through the Sheth Foundation.
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The School of Business has established a strong reputation for high quality research and academic programs, spanning a wide array of functional disciplines — Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Operations and Information Management. Its interdisciplinary centers in real estate, health systems management, international business, and entrepreneurship have gained widespread recognition for their research and service.
Purpose: To introduce up-and-coming scholars in marketing to leaders in the field and also to provide an opportunity for participating doctoral students to network socially with each other and with faculty. One doctoral candidate is nominated from each of the leading universities in North America as well as some from other continents.