Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Operations Management and Strategy)

International applicants must have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling. Students may apply during the final year of such a degree program, but must furnish proof of graduation before the end of the first semester of enrollment.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial admission review.  Transcripts must be uploaded via your Application Status portal in PDF format.  Be sure to include both sides of any double-sided pages of your transcripts.  

• Transcripts not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations, either provided by the transcript-issuing institution or a recognized translation service. 
• Applicants who have completed studies at Indian universities are asked to upload copies of degree certificates or provisional degree certificates along with transcripts / marksheets
• Please do not have international transcripts mailed to UB.
• Note that external credential evaluations are not required and will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts issued by the institution at which you studied.
• You may upload PDF’s of final transcripts and proof of bachelor’s degree to your Application Status portal.
• If you have not uploaded final documents before enrollment at UB, you will receive notification from the Office of International Admissions with specific instructions for the submission of your official final transcripts and proof of degree.