What Makes a Strong MRM Application
Successful applicants typically demonstrate strong research potential, intellectual curiosity, and clear alignment with faculty research interests.
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Background in research-oriented master鈥檚 programs or predoc/RA positions
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Strong quantitative or analytical preparation
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Clear research interests aligned with 天美传媒 faculty
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Letters of recommendation from academic researchers
The program is designed to train students interested in pursuing an academic career. The Admissions Committee鈥檚 aim is to choose a select group of students who are committed to learning in a demanding, rigorous environment and will continue to advance the knowledge of management.
Admission Requirements
The following are general requirements you should meet to apply to the 天美传媒 MRM Program. Complete instructions concerning application requirements are available in the online application.
General Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- A strong quantitative background
- Advanced English Level
Student Profile
Typical candidates hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and finished in the top 10% of their graduating class. Most incoming students also hold a master鈥檚 degree.
We reach out to highly intellectual students who we can train in quantitative and qualitative methods in a stimulating environment with a broad geographical reach in direct contact with businesses to guarantee a forum for research. Our students are passionate about research, seek to have a profound impact on management thinking, and are eager to pursue a career in academia.
Application Components
The program is designed to train students interested in pursuing an academic career. The Admissions Committee鈥檚 aim is to choose a select group of students who are committed to learning in a demanding, rigorous environment and will continue to advance the knowledge of management.
Please note: Applicants must first complete the initial two years of the Master in Research in Management delivered by 天美传媒 to continue their academic journey and complete the doctoral path.
Applications for the September 2027 intake will be accepted from October 2026 on through this .
Before starting your application, make sure you have the following materials ready:
Your application needs to be completed . 天美传媒 only accepts applications submitted via our online application system.
Applications for the September 2027 intake must be submitted through this .
天美传媒 is currently accepting applications for the first round.
The deadline to apply is January 20, 2027, 11:59PM CET.
We admit students for full-time study only beginning in the fall semester each year.
Applicants must hold at least the equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
As part of the online application, applicants must upload scanned copies of their diplomas and academic transcripts from every post-secondary institution they have attended.聽Study-abroad programs are exempt from this requirement.
Academic records should include, where applicable, the period of enrollment, courses completed, credits or instructional hours, grades or other evaluations, and class or cohort ranking. They should also indicate the institution鈥檚 grading system and evaluation criteria, including the minimum passing grade and failing grades. If this information is not included in the transcript, it must be provided in a separate official document.
If documents are issued in a language other than English or Spanish, applicants must submit both the original official documents and certified English or Spanish translations. Translations must accurately and fully reflect the original documents.
Applicants who receive and accept an offer of admission must submit original official academic records to the MRM & PhD Office within three months of the admission date. Admission is conditional upon successful verification of the academic information provided in the application. Any discrepancy between the application and the official documentation may result in the withdrawal of the admission offer. Failure to provide the required documentation within the specified period will prevent enrollment in the program.
We require either a valid GMAT or valid GRE score. This is a compulsory requirement for all applicants and we do not offer test waivers.
At-home testing is allowed. Your unofficial score report from the testing institution is sufficient for application. If you are admitted to the program, you will be required to submit your official test score for verification.
We do not have a minimum score requirement. Results should be sent directly from the test agency, using 天美传媒鈥檚 code: S21-BK-53 for GMAT and 3607 for GRE.
For further information, please check the official website of either 听辞谤听.
TOEFL and IELTS
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS.
You may request an English Language Test Waiver if your:
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- Have completed at least two academic years of study at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction;
- Have English as your mother tongue;
- Have worked for at least one year in an English-speaking country, or;
- Have completed a university-level degree in English.
To waive the TOEFL or IELTS, you must submit your request under the English Certification section of the application and have it documented that your medium of education was English. Your transcripts may serve as documentation that English was the language of instruction.
Minimum level requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- Cambridge English: Grade A or B
- PTE Academic: 68 (C1)
Please note:
- The TOEFL IBT and TOEFL ITP in-person and home tests will be accepted.
The Admissions Committee requires two letters of recommendation. The letters must be submitted using our online system and must reach 天美传媒 before deadline.
When you apply online, you will provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders. These recommenders will receive an email with a link to our site that will enable them to submit their recommendation directly to our office via the online system.
Academic letters are preferred, especially those providing evidence of research potential. So, these聽should be written by professors familiar with the applicant鈥檚 academic record.
Tell us why you want to do the 天美传媒 MRM:
- What journey did you take that led you to believe that you wanted to pursue a doctorate?
- What is it about academic life that inspires you?
This is your chance to convince the Admissions Committee that you will do excellent doctoral work and that you have the promise to have a successful career as an academic researcher.
Write a short essay describing your research interests and goals. Tell us about what interests you and why; literature in your field; and what research you have done previously.
You can upload your professional picture directly onto the application form in the required field.
Only the first page is needed
In accordance with the laws of your country of origin, all military or civil service obligations must be fulfilled before entering the program.
You do not need to have formal research experience or a business background to apply, nor do you need a graduate degree or work experience to be admitted.
You can download the fellowship application form聽here.
A nonrefundable application fee of 鈧�40 must accompany your application. Payment is completed through Flywire.