About the course

The marketing specialization provides intensive coursework on specific topics such as consumer behavior, marketing strategy and research methods (quantitative and qualitative designs and analysis), and flexibility for students to customize a curriculum to their research interests. Faculty research includes big data, branding, consumer culture theory, and pricing.

　　The University of Rhode Island offers the only Ph.D. program in Business Administration in the state. The Ph.D. program specializations include marketing, finance, and supply chain management. In this mentor-based program, you will take formal coursework during the first two years and work ly with one or more professors on research projects in their area of specialization throughout the program During the first two years of the program, you must satisfy the required coursework and develop your research ideas into major papers. The coursework consists of 10 or more advanced courses beyond the master?s degree (a minimum of 30 credits). In addition, two additional one-credit courses are required?one in research in business and the other in pedagogy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$122,608

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Kingston
Fall (September), 2025	Kingston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rhode Island

Personal statement

　　College transcripts from all institutions attended (international applicants must show equivalency to a US bachelor?s degree by an evaluation from WES or other translation company).

　　Official paper transcripts

　　Unofficial electronic transcripts can be uploaded

　　Two letters of recommendation

　　Resume

　　Official score report for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), GRE, or IELTS taken within the last five years. Please note: Prospective students should take the GRE, GMAT, or IELTS at least two weeks prior to the application deadline.

　　If English is not your native language, you?ll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (taken within the last two years). A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBT-Internet Based Test or 575 under the paper based testing, and minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.

　　A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 91.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Rhode Island. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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