Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
- Students enroll on a full-time basis and must complete the program within seven years of admission.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Detroit, United States
Disciplines
Marketing
Overview
About the program
The program is research-based; we engage our doctoral students to work in research projects with faculty members throughout their doctoral program to help prepare them for academic careers upon graduation.
With a quantitative, global focus, the Marketing track at Wayne State University focuses heavily on consumer behavior and examines it through a comprehensive, research-based lens.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Managerial Accounting
- Corporate Financial Management
- Managing Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Perspectives on the Business Enterprise
- Seminar in Marketing Theory
- Seminar in Marketing Strategy
- Advanced Topics in Consumer Behavior
- Development of Effective Research Programs in Business
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.5
- GRE®: Required
- GMAT: 600
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are evaluated for admission based on the following requirements.
- A minimum Graduate GPA of 3.5
- A Minimum GMAT score of 600 (or its GRE equivalent)
- Three recommendation letters from, for instance, former professors or work supervisors
- A Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating why the applicant is pursuing the Ph.D. degree and why in our program, including career objectives for after graduation
- Enriching life experiences, such as study abroad programs, work experience in a business or managerial setting, or service to others
The admission committee in each discipline considers these plus a personal interview, sometimes conducted in a video setting, in its evaluation of candidates.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 35,133 AUD / year (≈ 24,904 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 35,133 AUD / year (≈ 24,904 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,521 AUD / year (≈ 12,420 USD / year)
Living costs
Detroit, United States: 1,481-2,497 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.