Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration – Operations and Management Science program prepares students for careers in business, industry, or government using expertise garnered in applied problem solving and data analysis. Students receive rigorous fundamental training in statistics, research methods, mathematics, and operations research, followed by theoretical study within their respective fields of interest. All students are expected to produce publishable research for peer-reviewed journals prior to graduation.

Admission Requirements

• GMAT or GRE: In either case, the exam must have been taken within 5 years of the time of application to WSU.
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Transcripts

Program Details

• Total Graduate Faculty in Program: 9
• Graduate Students in Program: 8
• Students Receiving Assistantships: 8
• Priority Deadlines:
  • Fall: January 10
• Campus: Pullman

International Student Requirements

• International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program.
• English Proficiency Exams:
  • 7.5 IELTS Minimum score
  • 93 TOEFL Minimum score

Career Opportunities

• University Professor
• Management Science Analyst
• Statistician

Career Placements

• American University of Sharjah–UAE
• Axio Research
• California State University–Stanislaus
• Central Washington University
• Chapman University
• Ching-Yi University–China
• Fort Hays State University
• Grand Valley State University
• KeiMyung University
• Marquette University
• Microsoft Corporation
• Min Chuan University
• National Renewable Energy Lab
• Northeastern University
• Oregon State University
• Providence College
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University
• Southwestern University of Finance and Economices–China
• State University of New York–Geneseo
• Tatung Institute of Technology
• University of Kansas
• University of Michigan–Flint
• University of North Texas
• University of Tennessee–Martin
• University of Washington
• Yuan Ze University–Taiwan
• University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Niagara University