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Admissions / Application

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Outstanding students from any field of study may apply. It is not necessary that applicants have either an undergraduate degree in Business or an MBA. It is normally expected that the applicant will have obtained a Master's degree in some area prior to the initial enrollment in the program. Students are only admitted on a full-time, in-residence basis. Admittance decisions are based on assessments of intellectual capacity, research potential and motivation, and teaching potential. Factors that are taken into consideration include:
  • GMAT performance (580 minimum, 600 or higher preferred)
    Note: the GRE can be considered in place of the GMAT (minimum of 75th percentile on each component and overall)
  • Performance in previous degree programs (e.g., undergraduate and Master's GPA)
  • Prior experience in and motivation to conduct research
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Business/industry experience
  • If English is a second language, performance on TOEFL (230 minimum for computerized form, 600 minimum for written form) or the IELTS (6.5 minimum)
  • Letters of recommendation

The above represents the full range of selection criteria that can be considered, though it is not necessary that candidates possess research, teaching, and/or business/industry experience. All selection criteria are considered, and weaknesses in some areas will not necessarily preclude admission to the program, except where specific minimums are stated.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Students admitted to the program begin in the Fall semester. Prior to officially applying, please check with the Ph.D. Coordinator to make sure there are openings for the coming Fall. Those interested in applying should begin by following the procedures outlined by the Graduate College. You can obtain an application packet from the Graduate College's website and/or apply online through this link: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/default.htm. The Department of Management requires additional materials beyond those required by the Graduate College in support of the application. These additional materials can be sent as part of the Graduate College application packet or they can be sent directly to the Management Department Ph.D. Coordinator, and they include:
  • GMAT and/or GRE scores (institution code is V0W-5V-52)
  • Resume or academic vita
  • Personal statement of motivation to pursue the Ph.D.
  • Evidence of writing skill (for example, a term paper)
  • pdf 3 letters of recommendation

Letters can be provided by past/current professors, workplace supervisors, or anyone else in a position to comment on a candidate's intellectual capacity, drive/motivation, or other personal qualifications relevant to the successful pursuit of a Ph.D.

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 1 prior to the Fall semester you wish to be considered for admission. Applications received after that date may still be considered on a space-available basis.

 
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