Quick Facts and Deadlines

The Wharton Doctoral Programs offer a tremendous breadth and depth of business knowledge. You work with world-leading faculty, discover new multi-disciplinary research opportunities, and access some of the best research resources you'll find anywhere.

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Programs of Study

Wharton has nine distinct programs of study, each situated within a discrete academic department at the School. Your studies are centered in one of the programs, but need not be limited to the particular subject matter of the program. Interdisciplinary research across Wharton departments, and Penn's Schools, is broadly pursued by both faculty and students. See Programs.

Faculty & Research

Wharton's faculty is the largest, most published and most cited business faculty in the world. With 250+ faculty across 11 academic departments, Wharton provides the greatest scope of opportunity to doctoral students. See Faculty.

Degree Requirements

The Graduate group determines the curricular requirements for its program. The course of study can include a combination of specific required courses, electives, teaching, independent study, colloquia and demonstration through examination of comprehensive knowledge in the major field. Your studies culminate in the production of the doctoral dissertation, which is an original research publication. See Degree Requirements & Policies.

Application Deadline

The Wharton Doctoral Programs only accepts students for full-time study beginning in the fall semester each year. Students applying to begin studies in fall 2010 must submit their online applications and send all of their supporting materials (letters of recommendation, grade transcripts, and either GMAT or GRE scores) to the Doctoral Programs Office for delivery no later than December 15, 2009. See Applying to Wharton.

Tuition & Financial Aid

All Wharton graduate students receive a full fellowship covering tuition expenses and providing a living stipend. See Expenses & Financial Aid.