For over 20 years, the Sobey School of Business PhD has delivered a flexible, rigorous and innovative doctoral program designed for working professionals.
With a core team of internationally recognized faculty, the Sobey PhD program has been praised for its effectiveness, innovative structure and curriculum.
The Sobey PhD is housed in the largest and most comprehensive business school in Atlantic Canada, and produces enthusiastic, research-experienced, and well-published graduates who are eminently employable and capable of making an impact on business research in Canada and beyond. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
At least a minimal breadth in business studies is expected. Ideally, applicants should have an undergraduate and/or Masters degree, which includes at substantial business studies element (e.g., a Bachelor of Commerce, Masters in Business Administration). Students without previous degrees in management education may be admitted as "qualifying" students but could be required to undertake selected management courses in addition to the normal requirements of the PhD program. |
| Test Scores: | - Graduate Management Admission Test [min. 600] or Graduate Record Examination [min. 600]
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 84] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
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| Application Notes : |
- A graduate degree in the field intended for specialization or related field (e.g., accounting, finance, economics, management, or industrial / organizational psychology), or an MBA.
- For the Accounting and/or Finance stream, a corresponding professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CFA) and 3 or more years of professional experience are preferred.
- Demonstrated interests and capacity in scholarly and/or applied research within the chosen specialization.
- GMAT score 620 (minimal acceptable 600) or an equivalent GRE score.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
To be considered for admission into the Sobey PhD program, applicants must meet a number of requirements and complete a rigorous application process. Acceptance into the Sobey PhD Program is highly competitive. Each year we only accept between four and six of the applications received, with an acceptance rate of roughly one in five. In order to be considered for admission, applicants are asked to pay careful attention to all the requirements for a successful application. See our PhD admissions page for details. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.