OhiDoctor of Philosophy in Business AdministrationThe Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jan 15, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Fisher Ph.D. application materials as listed on the application-requirements page.

Transcript(s)

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Ohio State Graduate School minimum.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Fisher recommended IELTS Academic/Online 6.5. One Skill Retake not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 79 overall; Fisher College recommended minima: 79 iBT / 4.0 on the updated TOEFL launched January 2026. MyBest not accepted.
GMAT: Accepted alternative; GMAT accepted as alternative to GRE for Business Administration.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE or GMAT required within five years. Online GRE not accepted except Accounting.

Historical admission data is not published.