PhD Business Administration at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Carlson Business Administration PhD program is a rigorous, research-based program designed to prepare students for future research, academic, organizational, or government positions. The full-time program is dedicated to training scholars to advance knowledge in their discipline and to share this knowledge with their students, communities, and organizations.

Faculty: Curtis L. Carlson School of Management | Duration: 5 years / 40 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Accounting Concentration, Finance Concentration, Information and Decision Sciences Concentration, Marketing Concentration, Supply Chain and Operations Concentration, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship Concentration, Work and Organizations Concentration, Thesis Credits. Coursework is selected in consultation with the advisor and varies across areas of concentration.

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Entry requirements

Admission depends on the applicant's grades, test scores (GMAT or GRE), and strength of the letters of recommendation and the statement of purpose. Preferred minimum test scores are 650 total on the GMAT or 320 total on the GRE general test. Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree in any relevant field of study. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Admission tests: GRE, GMAT. Submit the following items via the University's online application system: 1) complete application; 2) official copy of the GMAT or GRE scores taken within the last five years; 3) official TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only) from a test taken within the last two years; 4) statement of purpose; 5) resume/CV; 6) three letters of recommendation; and 7) transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.

Duration: 5 years / 40 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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