PhD Management at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

A PhD in management designed to prepare graduates for careers in academic research. Only students intending to pursue a doctorate should apply.

Faculty: Rady School of Management | Department: Rady School of Management | Duration: Departmental support up to 5 years; total university support max 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete core courses and domain/methodology courses within a doctoral research track, qualifying requirements and a dissertation. A terminal MS in Management (36 units, Plan I thesis or Plan II exam) is available under the same department.

Career pathways

Academic research careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their professional and leadership skills and to their potential for business leadership. Applicants are required to submit Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GMAT or GRE may be waived, based on review of credentials, for applicants with a PhD in a technical, scientific, or quantitatively based discipline.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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