A Ph.D. in Business Administration is a research-intensive doctoral program designed to prepare scholars for academic careers and research positions. This program trains students to conduct rigorous research in specialized areas like management, marketing, finance, and accounting, with the goal of contributing original knowledge to the field. Graduates typically pursue faculty positions at universities and become thought leaders in business education and research.
✨ Opportunity Overview
✅ Program: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration
✅ University: Wayne State University – Mike Ilitch School of Business
✅ Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
✅ Concentrations: Marketing and Management (Fall 2026)
✅ Funding: Full assistantship covering tuition + stipend
✅ Duration: Full-time doctoral program
✅ Application Deadline: 📅 January 15, 2026
💰 Financial Support
✅ Fully funded Ph.D. program
✅ Graduate assistantship included
✅ Tuition coverage
✅ Monthly stipend for living expenses
✅ Research and teaching opportunities with professors
📚 Requirements
✅ Master’s or Bachelor’s degree
✅ GMAT score: Minimum 600/800 (or GRE equivalent, GMAT preferred)
✅ GPA: Minimum 3.5/4.0
✅ Strong written and oral communication skills
✅ Analytical and quantitative skills
✅ Must attend full-time on campus
✅ Cannot hold full-time job during program
📝 Application Documents
✅ Statement of Purpose (explaining research interests and goals)
✅ Three letters of recommendation
✅ Official transcripts
✅ GMAT/GRE scores
✅ Resume/CV
✅ International students: English proficiency test scores
🔑 Step-by-Step Application Guide
1️⃣ Visit the Wayne State University Graduate Application Portal
2️⃣ Create an account and select “Ph.D. in Business Administration”
3️⃣ Choose your concentration (Marketing or Management for Fall 2026)
4️⃣ Complete the online application form
5️⃣ Upload your Statement of Purpose highlighting your research interests
6️⃣ Submit official transcripts from all universities attended
7️⃣ Upload GMAT or GRE test scores
8️⃣ Request three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors
9️⃣ International students: Submit TOEFL/IELTS scores
🔟 Pay application fee and submit before January 15, 2026
🎯 Program Highlights
🔹 Small seminar-style classes
🔹 One-on-one faculty collaboration
🔹 Nearly 100% placement rate in tenure-track positions
🔹 Students publish in top journals (Journal of Marketing Research, Harvard Business Review, etc.)
🔹 Strong mentorship culture
🔹 Research-focused training
🔗 Apply Here: https://wayne.edu/apply#graduate
📧 Contact: andrea.tangari@wayne.edu (Director, Doctoral Programs)
🌐 Program Website: https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/admissions/doctoral
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