LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY

College of Business

Doctoral Program in Marketing

 

Admission

A completed application to the DBA program includes the University graduate admissions application, official copies of transcripts from all universities attended, official copy of GMAT score (550 minimum) not more than five years old, and three reference letters that address potential for success in doctoral study.  The marketing department requires the GMAT and DOES NOT ACCEPT THE GRE.  Please review the DBA Admission Policy and contact the marketing doctoral coordinator before applying. International students must also submit a current financial statement signed by an official of the U.S. Embassy in the applicant’s country or a bank official; also a TOEFL score (not more than two years old) of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based) must be submitted (unless student has a degree from a university in the USA). After all credentials are received, the admission decision is rendered by the admissions committee. 


At the discretion of the committee, an applicant may be invited to visit campus for an oral interview prior to the committee’s final decision.  These visits normally take place during the early part of the calendar year in which a new cohort will be admitted. The marketing department admits a new cohort every two years on even calendar years (2018, 2020, etc.).  While possible, it is rare that a student is admitted during an odd numbered year.  Each cohort consist of 3-4 students in an attempt to build comaraderie in the cohort and allow students in the cohort to support each other through the doctoral education process.   

All materials are to be submitted to graduate admissions in the University Graduate School through the online Graduate Application system.  The following materials are needed to apply.

Application

Non-refundable application fee

Transcripts

Statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation (3) You will provide contact information for your references.

Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

GMAT score (school code 6372, not more that five years old)


International students only:
Official degree-posted academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.  Certified translations in English must accompany all documents.
Official diplomas
Completed Affidavit of Support form (I-134) and certified financial statement (not more than two months old).  International students are required to submit proof of available yearly funds to cover each year of study at the University.
Proof of English proficiency:
    TOEFL scores not more than two years old   

Click here to begin a graduate admissions application.