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PhD Business Administration at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Business Administration offers seven tracks: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Studies, Marketing, Real Estate, and Risk Management and Insurance. Accounting Track The Ph.D. degree in the Tull School of Accounting is designed to prepare students to conduct scholarly research in accounting and to eventually take positions at other research universities.

Faculty: Terry College of Business  |  Duration: 48 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours total. Required courses include ECON 8000 Mathematical Analysis for Economists; ECON 8010 Microeconomic Theory I; ECON 8020 Microeconomic Theory II; ECON 8080 Introduction to Econometrics; ECON 8110 Econometrics I.

Career pathways

Accounting Track All of our graduates have gone on to academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities and liberal arts colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Real Estate Tracks Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Three letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans) GMAT score (can be waived) Unofficial transcript Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, your previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in accounting. A MS is not required for admission. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. TOEFL speak score of 26 or higher is expected. Application deadline is early January for the following fall. Risk Management and Insurance Track We examine all students on a holistic basis. Test scores, previous course work, letters of reference, and other factors ar

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 48 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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