Get an overview of education and career options in retail management at the careervoyages website. Download their guide to retail careers to find schools that offer the Ph.D. in retail management.
Explore the retail industry employment outlook and advancement opportunities at the National Retail Federation's website to industry. Read the frequently asked questions to get facts about career paths for people with graduate degrees.
Select one or more of the available Ph.D. programs and request the admissions package and an application for financial assistance. Currently, fewer than ten universities in the United States offer a Ph.D. in retail management, although the number is growing yearly.
Register to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) at Educational Testing Service or for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) at the MBA website. Download practice exams and preparation material from either site. The required test depends on the exam preferred by the academic department that teaches the retail management courses.
Finish the application and the admissions process for the fall semester by early December of the current year. Have your exam scores and transcripts sent to the schools you selected. Most graduate program application deadlines fall between December and January.
Complete the Ph.D. courses. Conduct your required research. Prepare and defend your dissertation. Most candidates complete the courses and other requirements in 5 years.