Admission to the Ph.D. Business Program
Admission Requirements
The Kent State University Ph.D. Program in Business Administration admits students once per year for the fall semester. We typically admit two to three applicants per concentration each year.
The application deadline is January 1 for international applicants and February 1 for domestic applicants. All admission requirements must be received by the application deadline.
To apply for admission, you will need to submit:
- Online application and fee
- Official transcripts
- Official GMAT or GRE score
- Professional resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Essay of goals and objectives
- International applicants: test of English proficiency
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
• Tuition waiver plus competitive stipend
• Guaranteed for all students for four years
• Fifth year available for research active students
• Discounted health insurance available
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
• Summer appointment opportunities
• Access to research databases and software
• Support for direct research expenses and conference travel
• Office and computer
KENT, OHIO LIVING
• College town located close to major cities and national parks
• Available housing close to campus
• Low cost of living makes your financial support go further