The program generally requires a masters degree from an accredited college or university for admission, as well as preparation in research skills such as mathematics, statistics, and computer programming. However, exceptional candidates with only a Bachelor's Degree will be considered for enrollment. All applicants are reviewed by the School's Ph.D. Program Committee before a recommendation is made. Admission decisions are based on:

• the student's achievements in prior academic work
• scores on the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
• assessment of the student's analytical capabilities
• Reasons for Graduate Study statement, which must incude the area of specialization
• the ability and potential to do independent research
• substantial evidence of scholarly potential and commitment

Online Applications can be accessed through the UWM Graduate School.

The application will be initially evaluated by the Graduate School for completeness, and all materials will be forwarded to the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business for necessary faculty review and recommendation.

All transcripts, reasons statements, and application fees should be sent directly to the Graduate School :

As part of the application process a student should submit the GRE or GMAT score and request two letters of recommendation. These scores and letters should be sent directly to Nance Gusavac, PhD Program Coordinator:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
Office of the Dean
P.O. Box 742
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Application DeadlinesIn order to receive full consideration for financial support such as assistantships or fellowships, the recommended application deadline is January 1 for admission in the following Fall semester. While we do admit students in Fall, Spring, and Summer, financial support is generally awarded for the academic year, starting the Fall semester. Students who are admitted to a Spring or Summer start typically have to wait until the subsequent Fall to be considered for any type of financial assistance.

Areas of specialization are admitting students as follows:

• Finance - Next admitting students for Fall 2009
• Management Information Systems - Currently admitting students
• Marketing - Currently admitting students
• Organizations and Strategic Management - Currently admitting students
• Production/Operations Management - Currently admitting students

Early decisions on financial support will take place in March of each year. With few exceptions, financial support awards are offered and accepted at this time.

The Graduate School has a full-time Fellowship Coordinator who can assist students in applying for fellowships, Advanced Opportunity Program awards for minority and financially disadvantaged students, and Graduate and Professional Study fellowships. For more information on these types of financial assistance, contact:

Fellowship Coordinator
The Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 340
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

Teaching, research, and project assistants are appointed by the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business. Teaching assistants have direct classroom instructional responsibilities; research assistants perform work related to their degree requirements; and project assistants assist with research, training, or other academic projects or programs. For more information on graduate assistantships, contact:

Office of the Dean
Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 742
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

Teaching assistantships in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business are the primary source of support for doctoral students, and are generally 50% time appointments. International students wishing to become teaching assistants must earn a minimum score of 23 or higher on the speaking portion of the Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL to qualify for teaching in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business. Graduate assistants with a 33% or more appointment are eligible for graduate assistant health insurance and tuition remissions.