PhD Business at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Business The program is designed for students who wish to become tenure-track scholars and scholar-teachers.

Faculty: School of Business | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

These courses should be completed in the first 2 years of a student’s program. A minimum of 15 courses plus BUS 902 and BUS 903 are required for completion of the degree.

Career pathways

Financial Aid Financial assistance is available in varying degrees through assistantships, fellowships, grants, loans, and employment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ph.D. Admission Standard Admission Requirements for all Graduate Programs: All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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