OpenFieldPhD in Business Administration (Finance & Management Science)
Research-intensive doctoral program preparing candidates for tenure-track academic careers through cutting-edge econometric modeling, corporate governance research, and empirical financial analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class standing (A- / 80%+) in master's degree
- English language proficiency
- 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT 650+ or GRE equivalent with 80th percentile quantitative
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive 3-5 page research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 CAD per year for 4 years
- Application fee
- $150 CAD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered via doctoral funding package
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual fall admission deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official DeGroote School of Business (McMaster University) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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