PhD in Business Administration - Information Technology in Boston United States | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 28,980
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

To earn a PhD, candidates must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the master's level, combining both coursework and research. We evaluate applicants based on demonstrated capacity for original thought, investigative skills, and creative potential through prior academic and research endeavors. Applicants should align with one of our three specialization areas: Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, or Operations Management, and must specify their chosen concentration in the application. Additionally, candidates need to identify a faculty member willing to serve as their prospective dissertation advisor.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

Prior to applying, please contact the appropriate PhD faculty advisor with resume, proposed area of research, transcript and relevant test scores.

Admission to the PhD program is highly competitive. The following criteria must be met prior to consideration:

Graduate of an accredited U.S. college or university or an approved foreign equivalent institution.
Earned grade point averages of 3.5 or better in all prior undergraduate and graduate studies.
Satisfactory GMAT or GRE taken within the last five years. The Business School PhD program requires a minimum GMAT score of 600 or its equivalent on the GRE. The WPI alum GMAT/GRE waiver policy does not apply to the PhD program, and a WPI alum must submit their GMAT/GRE scores.
International applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit a TOEFL score report with a minimum score of 100 (internet based) or an IELTS band score of 7.5.

Tuition USD 28,980

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