Admissions | Ph.D. Program

Admission to Rutgers' Ph.D. in Management programs is very competitive. Applicants are ranked according to the strengths of their credentials, as well as the school's ability to match an applicant's research interests with an available faculty mentor. No single factor is predominant in determining a student's ranking among the applicant pool in a given year, but approximately 90 percent of accepted students have completed some graduate study. The Ph.D. in Management programs are designed for full-time students only.

This section outlines the admissions policies, application instructions, and the cost of attending, and answers some frequently asked questions. If you have questions or need additional assistance regarding the Ph.D. in Management, please contact us at phdinfo@business.rutgers.edu.

We are now accepting applications to the Ph.D. program for the Fall 2025 semester. Please note there are no Spring admissions for the Ph.D. program at Rutgers Business School as we only admit new students for Fall semesters. The admissions deadline for a completed application is December 15, 2024.

In addition to the application form the following items are needed for applicants:

Application fee (non-refundable) of $70

This can be paid online via a credit card.

Unofficial Transcripts

To expedite the review process, applicants should upload unofficial transcripts to the online application. Upon being accepted and committing to the program, applicants must mail in an official transcript for each undergraduate and graduate institution attended. These transcripts must demonstrate degree conferral.  

*Official transcript(s) and degree conferral(s) will be verified. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission at any time prior to or after enrolling if there is any discrepancy between the self-reported and official transcript(s).

GMAT or GRE Test Result

GMAT or GRE test results, taken within five years from the term of entrance, are required. To expedite the review process, applicants should upload their GMAT or GRE test results to the online application. Upon being accepted and committing to the program, official test results must be sent to us directly from testing services.

• GMAT code: QK5-XT-46
• GRE code: Institution Code 5529

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

You must submit the TOEFL or IELTS test if your native language is not English. Not required of students who have obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S. or other English speaking countries (Canada, England, etc...). To expedite the review process, applicants should upload their TOEFL or IELTS test results to the online application. Upon being accepted and committing to the program, official test results must be sent to us directly from testing services.

TOEFL code: Institution Code B355

IELTS: Please contact IELTS and have your score sent to our office (address listed below).

You must provide three letters of reference

Letters of reference can be submitted through the online application, mailed to our office directly by the recommender in a sealed/signed envelope, or emailed directly by the recommenders to phdinfo@business.rutgers.edu.

Submit your current resume

This can be done through the online application.

*You affirm that your job experience, including any and all positions held with current or previous employers, is true and accurate, understanding that any discrepancy or inaccuracy will allow the Admissions Committee to withdraw an offer of admission at any time prior to or after enrolling in the program.  The Admissions Committee may require additional documentation and proof regarding any aspects of a candidate’s resume at any time prior to or after enrolling in the program.

Personal Statement

You must submit a personal statement of 300-500 words detailing academic, career, and personal objectives, which will be read by professors in the appropriate field. The personal statement should explain why you wish to enroll at Rutgers, describe your qualifications, and identify special interest areas of study. The personal statement can be submitted through the online application.

International Applicants

Additional requirements apply to international applicants. International students that are admitted that are not receiving financial assistance would have to provide financial documentation after accepting the admissions offer.