Doctoral Consortium Fact Sheet

The Consortium allows students the opportunity to enjoy one-on-one interaction with top marketing scholars. Students at any stage of their doctoral program are eligible for the Consortium (however, it is preferred that they have completed at least one year of their program).

What are the dates?

The 2010 SMA Doctoral Consortium runs from November 2 to November 4, 2010 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, beginning with a welcoming reception at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd, and concluding on Thursday afternoon, November 4th.  All Consortium students are requested to arrive on Tuesday and are encouraged to stay and participate in the SMA Conference through Friday.  The Society will recognize consortium students at the conference awards luncheon on Friday.  More information on the SMA Conference may be found at the Conference page.

Who may nominate students for the Consortium?

The doctoral program coordinator or any full-time member of the student’s faculty may submit a nomination.

At what stage must a student be in the doctoral program to be nominated?

The Doctoral Consortium will benefit any doctoral student who has completed a minimum of one full year in his/her program.

Can more than one student from the same school attend?

Yes. Please feel free to nominate any students from your institution who you feel would benefit.

What costs are associated with the Consortium?

For each student nominated, the sponsoring university pays $150, which includes all Consortium activities and meals, one-year membership to the Society, and registration for the Annual Conference. We can arrange for students to room together to save on hotel costs. Airfares are typically highly competitive, especially if they are secured early.

By what date must the nomination form be received?

All nominations must be received by September 1, 2010. Please complete a separate form for each student nominated.

Does the Society have a placement service?

Yes, SMA has the second most active placement service in the academic marketing discipline.