Phd in Business: which schools would accept with a low gpa

[sohaibm]

Hi, 

 

I would like to pursue a Phd in International business/international management & strategy. I plan to apply to most American and Canadian schools. However, I feel my chances of acceptance to a good program might be low. I did my undergraduate in business administration with a gpa of 3.1/4.0 from the best business school in Pakistan. I then pursued a masters in international business and management at University of Manchester and received a merit with a distinction in my dissertation/thesis. 

 

I am currently studying for GMAT and plan to appear for the test in october to be able to apply for entry in fall 2014. But I am scared that I might not be able to get admission into any phd program. Can anyone guide me as to which programs in the US and Canada, I might have a chance of getting accepted to? 

 

Look forward to your reply. 

 

sm.