Overview
The Ph.D. degree provides advanced instruction that actively involves the student in research.
Features
- School of Business doctoral candidates at University of Wisconsin Madison share with their professors the experience of exploring the frontiers of knowledge while acquiring the spirit as well as the methods of productive scholarship.
- At the time of enrollment, each student is assigned a major advisor to provide program counsel and to channel communication within and between School of Business departments. The mentoring relationship between the major professor and student is one of mutual agreement.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Business Administration
Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Dec 2026
- Language: English
- Credits: 51 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Madison, United States
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL® iBT: 92
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Admission consideration requires a four-year undergraduate degree or the equivalent, in any discipline, from an accredited institution.
- Work experience is not required. Applicants should have an undergraduate minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- In addition to academic credentials, test scores, personal achievements, motivation, communication skills (written and oral) and recommendation letters are considered in the admission process at both the master's and doctoral levels.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 36,578 AUD / year ≈ 25,732 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 36,578 AUD / year ≈ 25,732 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 17,632 AUD / year ≈ 12,404 USD / year
Living Costs
Madison, United States: 1,443-2,490 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

