Admissions Overview

Deadline

We seek to admit 12-15 students, 2-3 per area, to begin the Ph.D. program in August 2010. The deadline to apply for 2010 admission consideration is no later than January 1, 2010.

All admitted students receive School-based fellowship funding, but applications completed prior to December 1 are ensured consideration for a select number of University-sponsored fellowships.

Applicant Profile

PhD admissions are highly competitive. We seek candidates with strengths in:

• Intellectual development as demonstrated by prior academic or other activity
• Commitment to a career of scholarship and research
• Emotional maturity to complete a rigorous program of study
• Knowledge of elementary calculus and basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically
• High academic marks and test scores

While an MBA is not required, it usually allows you to waive some of the business requirements.

Decision process

• The Ph.D. committee makes admission decisions. The committee consists of faculty in each area and the associate dean of the Program.
• Evaluations start as completed applications are received and continue after the January 1 deadline.
• The committee schedules interviews with students that are seriously considered.
• The committee makes initial decisions in late March. The process continues until the class is full.
• Applicants will be notified by mail and email.

Application Status

If you submit a paper application, you must send the admissions office your username and password to check your application status online.

Please use the following codes for submitting test results:

GMAT code: D40-HL-50
GRE code: 5816
TOEFL code: 5816