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Entrance requirements

• Must have a master's degree with a focus in this doctoral program or other relevant degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in one's master's coursework. (A lower GPA will be considered on an individual basis.)
• Provide proof of English proficiency if English is a second language.
• No GMAT or GRE is required.

Admissions process for graduate school

• Application form available at
  • Select the Graduate option
• Submit official transcripts from graduate or equivalent coursework
• Submit a resume or CV, and a list of references
• Submit an example of scholarly writing from graduate-level courses or other related work
• Participate in a video-conference interview

Accepted into the program

• An official acceptance letter will be emailed to you that will include your Student ID number.
• An email from your Admissions Counselor will be sent to you with Next-Step details and you will need to submit your tuition deposit.
• Password information will be sent separately from the Information Technology office which will provide you with access to Blackboard, your ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ email account, and your student portal.

Please note:

• Uncommon Scholarships: If you meet qualifications, please complete an application Uncommon Scholarship

Admission to the PhD program is governed by policies and procedures developed by the Batterman School of Business and ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ University of Wisconsin. The University reserves the right to refuse admission or re-admission to any prospective study or re-enrollment to any student. Any applicant who intentionally withholds pertinent information or falsifies information may be required to withdraw from ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ University. The University and the Batterman School of Business reserve the right to make necessary changes to admission requirement without notice.

The PhD is a competitive admissions process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the PhD program. ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ University of Wisconsin and the Batterman School of Business may request additional documentation to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admissions decision can be made.

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis through the calendar year.

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional information on eligibility and application requirements. For more details, please visit our International Admissions page.

Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

We are excited to share the dissertation titles successfully defended by our upcoming graduates in the PhD program at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ University.

Doctoral Student: Tonya Bartoletti, Associate Director for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ University
Dissertation Title: Creativity & Pance: Attempt to Establish a Noncognitive Variable in Physician Assistant Holistic Review Admission Process

Doctoral Student: Doreen Dockweiler, Global Head of University Relations, AMD
Dissertation Title: An Empirical Analysis of Autonomy Support and Employee Well-Being in U.S. Organizations

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