Nominations, made by major department, are accepted year-round. Admission to the Program Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2 for all degrees. Students who do not hold an advanced degree in an appropriate business discipline will be required to earn the equivalent of the MBA in an appropriate discipline. The typical range is 600 to 660. Two letters of recommendation and a statement of goals are required.
Admission is competitive.
A GMAT score that lies within the above ranges does not ensure admission. Each candidate's ability and potential for further study are assessed by the faculty in the area of specialization and by the Ph.D.BA Program Committee. Although the applicant's academic record and test scores are important factors in the admissions process, other factors, such as the ability to conduct research as demonstrated by research publications, are also taken into consideration. Admission is based on an evaluation of the potential for graduate study. An interview by the Program Committee is required unless it is impractical.