PhD in Strategic Management

University of Massachusetts Amherst (United States) · Amherst, MA 01003, USA

About University:

The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst, UMass) is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863 as an agricultural college, it is the flagship and the largest campus in the University of Massachusetts system, as well as the first established. It is also a member of the Five College Consortium, along with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley: Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Hampshire College.

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About University:

The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst, UMass) is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863 as an agricultural college, it is the flagship and the largest campus in the University of Massachusetts system, as well as the first established. It is also a member of the Five College Consortium, along with four other colleges in the Pioneer Valley: Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Hampshire College.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Isenberg School of Management

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Strategic Management

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 31400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 18000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 37300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

GMAT (Old)

690

TOEFL

100

IELTS

8

GMAT (FE)

635 - 645

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Dec, 2025

(September-2026)

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  • Degree Certificate

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    Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized

  • Degree Transcript

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    Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application are acceptable for the initial application review.

  • Essay

    University Specific

    At UMass Amherst, no two students are alike. Our communities and groups often define us and shape our individual worlds. Community can refer to various aspects, including shared geography, religion, race/ethnicity, income, ideology, ability, sexuality, gender, and more. Please choose one of your communities or groups and describe its significance. In no more than 600 words, explain how your experience in this community or group would enable you to enrich the following: 1. Your department/program/our campus 2. Your field/discipline

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Upon entering reference information in the online application, an email is sent to each reference with instructions on how to electronically deliver the recommendation to the Graduate School. All recommendations are nonconfidential unless the applicant waives their right of access.

  • Personal Statement

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    You may submit these either by entering them directly into your online application, or by uploading the PDF files and attaching them to your application.

  • Resume

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  • Test Score Report

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    1. TOEFL/IELTS 2. GRE/GMAT

  • Credential Evaluation

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    Transcripts and degree documents that are in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation or an official course-by-course credential evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

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