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PhD Business and Economics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

A joint doctoral program with the University of Michigan Department of Economics that prepares students for tenure-track positions through coursework, research papers and field examinations on business and public policy.

Faculty: Ross School of Business  |  Department: Business Economics and Public Policy (joint with Department of Economics)  |  Duration: Five years  |  Intake: Fall 2027; deadline December 1, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Coursework, research papers, a preliminary examination and candidacy; faculty research covers economic organization and contracting, antitrust, regulation, energy, environmental policy, international trade and finance, developing economies, entrepreneurship, taxation and healthcare.

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Entry requirements

Michigan Ross PhD requirements (program-wide): resume or CV, academic statement of purpose, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, official GMAT or GRE General Test scores, official TOEFL or IELTS scores; deadline December 1, 2026.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall 2027; deadline December 1, 2026

Duration: Five years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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