Ph.D.
Admission
Admission to the Ph.D. Program is highly competitive. The Committee on Doctoral Studies reviews between 250 and 350 applications each year; 10 to 15 percent of applicants are admitted.
Minimally, an applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related major. Although not required, most successful applicants hold at least one master’s degree. In general, an admitted applicant shows (1) high potential for successful pursuit of an academic or similar career within the chosen field; and (2) a high probability of successfully completing the program.
For more information, see the Ph.D. Handbook (77KB PDF).
Application Requirements
Apply to the Ph.D. program online. Specify the degree (Ph.D.), field of study (Business Administration), and concentration within field.
Deadline: January 15
Completed applications and all required credentials must arrive by January 15 for consideration for enrollment in the following Fall semester. No exceptions.
- Nonrefundable application fee
- Transcripts
- Required Entrance Exams (refer to Application Procedures for codes)
- Letter of Intent
- Applicant Evaluation Forms
- Interview - applicants are strongly encouraged to meet in person or by telephone with lead professors in the intended area of concentration.
Additional Requirements for International Students
- Financial Certificate (complete both sides)
- English Language Requirement- graduates of foreign universities (in countries where English is not the principal language) must submit a current TOEFL score of at least 600 on the paper exam or 250 on the computer exam. (refer to Application Procedures for specific codes)
Contact Information
- PhD Office
- School of Business
- The George Washington School of Business
- 2201 G Street, NW
- Duques Hall 450
- Washington, DC 20052
- Phone: 202-994-6298
- Fax: 202-994-5225
- Email: sbphd@gwu.edu