Checklist for steps in the Doctoral Program Note: This schedule assumes a “normal” program of study assuming that a student registers 9 credit hours per semester for non-dissertation work. The total “normal” period of study in the program is four years.  The departmental time limit for completion of a PhD in Business Administration (MSIS option) shall not exceed seven years from the date of admission into the program Deadline Activity Date Done Prior to first semester of enrollment 1.Report to Graduate Coordinator for advisement 2.Enrollment for first semester ______ Prior to first week of first fall semester 1. Attend orientation sessions ______ End of first semester 1.Performance Evaluation meeting with Graduate Coordinator ______ End of second semester on program 1.Establish Doctoral Program Committee 2.Complete Plan of Study 3.Decide on Practicum (Qualifying Exam) 4.Submit annual assessment materials (see Section III) and every year thereafter. ______ End of third semester in program (but no later than the end of the fourth semester in program) 1.Register and Complete Practicum (Qualifying Exam) Performance Evaluation meeting with Graduate Coordinator and Program Committee ______ Usually 6 credit hours prior to but no later than (the earlier of) the end of the semester following completion of all non-dissertation coursework or the end of the eighth semester in the program 1.Schedule and take Comprehensive Examination   After completion of required comprehensive written and oral exams 1. Establish Doctoral Dissertation Committee 2. Plan Dissertation Proposal 3. Distribute copies to committee members   Defend Dissertation Proposal ______ After Proposal Defense 1. Notify Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chairperson that you want to enter the job market 2.Prepare resume for AMCIS (August), INFORMS (November), DSI (November), ICIS (December) and provide them to the placement services at these conferences and to the to Dissertation Committee. 3. Arrange and attend interviews at these conferences ______ At the beginning of term in which degree is to be conferred 1. File application for degree 2. Pay fee ______ Prior to 6 weeks before last day of classes in term in which degree is to be conferred 1.Prepare final draft copy of dissertation ______ One week prior to final oral defense of dissertation Submit final draft copy (and abstract) to Graduate College, each committee member and the MSIS department office. ______ Prior to 4 weeks before last day of classes in term in which degree is to be conferred 1.Have the Doctoral Dissertation Committee ChairpersonGraduate Dean to administer Final Dissertation defense request permission form 2.Take Final Oral Exam ______ Prior to 2 weeks before last day of classes in term in which degree is to be conferred 1. Make required changes to dissertation 2. Have Doctoral Dissertation Committee members sign dissertation 3. Submit three (3) copies of dissertation and six (6) copies of abstract to Graduate College ______ After formal acceptance of dissertation by Graduate College 1. Pay binding and microfilming fees 2. Get cap, gown, and hood 3. Attend commencement ______ Conflicts between the OSU Catalog and this checklist are possible. Consult the Graduate College as needed for clarification.   [ Back ]