About PhD Program,
The Business and Technology PhD program at the Ivy College of Business is a full-time, residential program that focuses on theory and development and will prepare you to transition to academic positions at leading universities in the United States and abroad.
Our PhD program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to conduct and publish high-quality scholarly research. Beyond exceptional coursework, your education will be enriched through participation in research seminars, collaborative projects with faculty, and involvement in academic conferences. As a PhD student, you are strongly encouraged to publish your work in leading journals, preparing you for successful future job placement. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments and honoring your outstanding achievements as you work to fulfill your goals.
At Iowa State University, you’ll reside in a welcoming Midwestern community, while studying on a campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and computer resources. Ames is a great place to live, work, attend classes, and spend time with your family and friends. Explore all that Ames has to offer.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Our program is highly selective, with up to 12 students admitted annually. Applications are evaluated based on academic merit, compatibility of interests, and research ability. A master’s degree is not required.
The program consists of seminars in content areas, statistics and research methodology in the first two years. After passing comprehensive exams, students will focus on their dissertation.
This 74-credit program requires a minimum of four years to complete. All work, including the dissertation, must be done in residence (on campus).
For more information, contact us at businessphd@iastate.edu.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All students admitted to the PhD program receive a half-time assistantship that includes an annual stipend of $30,000 (or more depending on specialization area) and tuition waiver. The assistantship appointment requires you to work as a research assistant or a teaching assistant for 20 hours per week.
Graduate assistantships also include health insurance coverage and prescription drug benefits at no cost to you. Coverage for spouses and children may be purchased. Dental insurance may be purchased for an additional fee.
The college will also provide doctoral students with development funds for travel associated with research presentations at major academic conferences.
Application Requirement,
- Online application. Please select Business and Technology as your major in the online application.
- Statement of purpose.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- College transcripts.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A writing example is strongly encouraged.
- GMAT (preferred)/GRE is required for all students.
- GMAT minimum:
- GMAT Exam (10th edition): 600.
- GMAT (Focus Edition): 565.
- GRE minimum: 315.
- GMAT (school code TNQ-WX-02) or GRE (school code 6306).
- English exam for international students.
- TOEFL: 600 paper (PBT).
- 100 Internet (iBT).
- IELTS: 7.
- Duolingo: 130.
- PTE: 68.
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee
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