QS Rank:

4

Harvard University

Massachusetts
,United States

Program Rank

1

Program Name
PhD in Marketing

Deadline
December 15th, 2025
Overview

Duration
60 Months

Median Salary
$1,95,000
Ranking
#3
US World and News Report
#2
The World University Rankings
#4
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,95,000 / year

Job Placement
98%
Prospective Job Roles
Marketing Manager
Marketing Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Digital Marketing Manager
Content Marketing Manager
Marketing Communications Manager
Assistant Professor
College Professor
consulatant
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Eligibility Criteria

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

Accepted fields include Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing and Brand Management, Marketing and Business Management.

At least 3.5 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
100

IELTS
7.5

Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 105

Transcript

Academic LOR

Passport

Master SOP

Resume

IELTS

Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
| Final Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Overall Cost
$92,000 / year
FAQs
- Research areas include consumer behavior, judgment and decision-making, quantitative modeling, behavioral science, market design, and data-driven marketing research.
- The program includes coursework in marketing, psychology, economics, statistics, and research methodology, followed by research papers, comprehensive exams, teaching assignments, and a doctoral dissertation.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record, research potential, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and competitive test scores if required. A background in psychology, economics, statistics, or business is helpful but not mandatory.
- The program focuses on producing high-quality academic research through intensive training in theory, methodology, empirical techniques, and interdisciplinary study related to marketing.
- The program typically takes five years to complete, with some students extending to a sixth year depending on research progress.
- The PhD in Marketing at Harvard University is a research-focused doctoral program designed to train scholars in developing original research in consumer behavior, quantitative marketing, and related interdisciplinary areas.
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