Indiana University. Graduate School of Business

The doctoral program in Indiana University's School of Business dates from just after World War II. In June 1947, the IU trustees authorized the Doctor of Commercial Science degree, which was later changed to a Doctor of Business Administration. The D.C.S. degree required candidates to be competent in five fields, including economic theory. Written and oral examinations in those fields and the preparation of a dissertation completed the degree requirements. Since its inception, the doctoral program in the School of Business has graduated more than 1,000 students.

The School of Commerce and Finance (now the Kelley School of Business) was established at Indiana University in 1920 with Professor William A. Rawles as dean. Since this time, the school has grown from an initial enrollment of 70 students in 1920 to over 8,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, on two campuses, both full- and part-time.

The school’s doctoral program dates from just after World War II. In June 1947, the IU trustees authorized the Doctor of Commercial Science degree, which was later changed to a Doctor of Business Administration. The D.C.S. degree required candidates to be competent in five fields, including economic theory. Written and oral examinations in those fields and the preparation of a dissertation completed the degree requirements. In 1948-1949, there were 28 D.C.S. candidates. Since its inception, the doctoral program in the School of Business has graduated more than 1,000 students.