About PhD Program,
Columbia Business School offers rigorous PhD programs through five academic divisions: Accounting, Decision, Risk, & Operations (DRO), Finance, Management, and Marketing. Our doctoral programs are designed to develop scholars who are capable of advancing the frontiers of knowledge in their respective fields. With a strong emphasis on research and academic excellence, our PhD programs prepare students for academic excellence and successful careers in academia, industry, and government. Join our community of scholars and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your field.
The Columbia Business School doctoral community consists of 125 students across six programs. The program attracts exceptional students from all over the world who are looking to develop research skills under the tutelage of faculty experts. Students come to the School for the exceptional training but also because they value the diversity, creativity, entrepreneurship and social tolerance that NYC offers.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Columbia Business School requires that the work contained in your application (including essays) is completely accurate and exclusively your own. Columbia University permits the use of generative AI tools for idea generation and/or to edit a candidate’s work; however, using these tools to generate complete responses violates the Honor Code.
Applicants should not participate in the drafting of letter(s) of recommendation.
All application content is subject to verification and adherence to the above requirements.
OFFERS OF ADMISSION WILL BE RESCINDED SHOULD ANY MISREPRESENTATION AND/OR OMISSION OCCUR.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All applicants who apply to the Columbia Business School Doctoral Program are considered for merit-based fellowships and tuition. There is no separate financial aid application. Candidates selected for the Doctoral Program in most cases receive merit-based fellowships covering tuition and school expenses, including a stipend for living expenses.
Both teaching and research assistantships are available. Students are limited to two assistantships per term, and first-term students are strongly advised to carry only one assistantship.
PhD students receive tuition exemption for up to 15 points per term. Tuition exemption is arranged for all approved coursework while the candidate is in the program.
Application Requirement,
Applicants are required to complete an application including an application form, an essay or essays, two letters of recommendation, transcripts from all post-secondary courses of study, test scores, and an application fee.
Transcripts
GMAT or GRE Scores
English Equivalency Exam
Essay
Recommendations
Research Paper (DRO only, Optional)
Application Fee
Application Deadline,
Jan 04, 2025
Application Fee,
An application fee of US$100 must be submitted with your application. An application is not considered complete until the fee has been paid.
