How to Apply

Our program focuses on creating scholars who have the desire and capacity to contribute to the academy through the dissemination of knowledge. Our alumni actively publish in top journals, and many continue relationships that began in the doctoral program at the Kellogg School. If your goals for scholarship are aligned with ours, we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications to doctoral programs at the Kellogg School must be submitted through The Graduate School and coordinated with the Kellogg Doctoral Program. The marketing department accepts either the GRE or the GMAT.

Prospective students should submit their resume as part of the application packet to The Graduate School.

In addition to other relevant information, your resume should include the following:

  1. Major field(s) from your undergraduate training.
  2. A list of 4-10 courses that provide an indication of your quantitative training. For example, you may list your most advanced courses in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, etc.
  3. Intended area of specialization (behavioral or quantitative).

If you have any questions about the Kellogg School's doctoral programs, please send them to