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Submitting the Ph.D. Application

Application Letter: Applicants need to explain why they want to pursue a Ph.D. in Business and Technology. They should include a discussion of career goals and the area(s) of specialization that they wish to pursue. They should also elaborate on their qualifications, including professional experiences, skills, personal characteristics, and anything else that they think is important for the admissions committees to know. The letter should not exceed five double-spaced typed pages.

Academic Transcripts: Applicants need to send with their application official transcripts from all institutions in which they have completed any undergraduate and graduate course work. The transcripts must be in an envelope sealed by the degree granting institution.

Curriculum Vitae: A detailed curriculum vitae is required.

Three Letters of Recommendation: Applicants need to send three letters of reference from individuals who can comment on their academic achievements and interest in and potential for conducting scholarly research. These letters should indicate the title, affiliation, and qualifications of the person providing the reference. The signature of the person writing the recommendation should be written across the envelope seal. These letters of recommendation, as all other materials, should be sent directly to the Ph.D. program coordinator.

Sample of Written Work: Though not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit samples of written work.

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Spotlight

Ph.D. Spotlight

“I'm looking forward to working closely with PhD students and acknowledge that the relationship with them will be different than it is with other students. We look at the PhD students as peers who are just a few years down the line. It’s very different than with the MBA program, which is still mostly about imparting knowledge. We’re actually preparing PhD students to carry on the education process.”

Sekar Raju
Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business

Contact Information
College of Business Alumni Relat

Sridhar Ramaswami, Ph.D.
(515) 294-5341
sramaswa@iastate.edu
3216 Gerdin Business Building
Ames, IA 50011



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