Overview
The graduate program at the The Ohio State University core covers research methodology; theories and models in consumer sciences; the behavior of households, families and consumers in the market; and the global consumer marketplace.
Degrees are offered in two concentrations:
- Family Resource Management focuses on the allocation of financial and other resources to achieve the goals of the consumer.
Hospitality and Retail Management focuses on the hospitality-tourism industry and/or investigation of textiles and clothing products and their use by people from behavioral and social-psychological perspectives.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Consumer Sciences prepares you to significantly and positively impact consumers within our world economy. Doctoral studies in consumer sciences allows you to dive deeper into studying consumers and their consumption patterns and decision-making.
You'll be immersed in research from the beginning to end of your PhD studies as you deepen your knowledge of consumer sciences. The program also gives you one-on-one access to distinguished faculty who have vast insight and contribute to research that uncovers new ways to enhance consumer welfare and market efficiency and to improve consumer experiences in the marketplace.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Measurement and Analysis of the Economic Status of Consumer
- Theories and Models in Consumer Sciences
- Research Practicum in Consumer Sciences
- Individual Studies
- Normative Approaches to Consumer Sciences
- Behavioral Approaches to Consumer Sciences
- Managing Consumer Risk
- Advanced Quantitative Methods in Consumer Sciences
- Consumer Economics
- Family Finance
- Fashion and Retail Studies
- Hospitality Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall Deadline: Dec 1
- Spring deadline: Dec 15
Language
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Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science View 25 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Submit documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of the following:
- A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential)
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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International
43506 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43506 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
38693 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38693 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12092 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12092 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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