Overview

The graduate program at The Ohio State University core covers research methodology; theories and models in consumer sciences; the behavior of households, families and consumers in the market; and the global consumer marketplace.

Degrees are offered in two concentrations:

Family Resource Management focuses on the allocation of financial and other resources to achieve the goals of the consumer.
Hospitality and Retail Management focuses on the hospitality-tourism industry and/or investigation of textiles and clothing products and their use by people from behavioral and social-psychological perspectives.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Consumer Sciences prepares you to significantly and positively impact consumers within our world economy. Doctoral studies in consumer sciences allows you to dive deeper into studying consumers and their consumption patterns and decision-making.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Measurement and Analysis of the Economic Status of Consumer
Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences
Research Practicum in Consumer Sciences
Individual Studies
Normative Approaches to Consumer Sciences
Behavioral Approaches to Consumer Sciences
Managing Consumer Risk

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3
GRE®: Required

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT: 79
IELTS: 7

General requirements

Reaching the 60th percentile on the verbal and on the quantitative components of the GRE or GMAT is to be competitive for support, not an absolute requirement for admission.
The admission decisions are based on the evaluations of faculty, typically of the faculty who have research interests similar to the applicant.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 20,106 AUD / year (approx. 14,318 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 20,106 AUD / year (approx. 14,318 USD / year)
Domestic (In-State): 20,106 AUD / year (approx. 14,318 USD / year)

Living costs

Columbus, United States: 1,320–2,134 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Graduate and professional students at Ohio State have a variety of funding options available to them, including associateships and other employment, fellowships, loans and scholarships.

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