{"id":164,"date":"2016-06-29T20:24:01","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T20:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dmz-test.eccles.utah.edu\/undergraduate\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2025-12-11T18:06:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T01:06:24","slug":"admissions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/admissions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>A Doctor of Philosophy degree is the highest degree obtained at a university. Upon receiving your Ph.D., you will be qualified to instruct students and conduct research as a faculty member at a college or university.<\/p>\n<p>An individual who pursues a Ph.D. is one interested in the dissemination and furthering of knowledge. The decision to receive a Ph.D. should be determined by your desire to teach business courses at a university, and continue conducting research in your area of expertise. If you are more inclined to pursue a career in the commercial sector, obtaining a Ph.D. may not help you meet your goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 clean vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-df145c08a1a74bb41d2\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-programstructure\" href=\"#tab-df145c08a1a74bb41d2\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Program Structure<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0885dede162487cdc25\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-applicationrequirementsandenhancements\" href=\"#tab-0885dede162487cdc25\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Application Requirements and Enhancements<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5e0e0b4c346dc53514b\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-admissionscriteria\" href=\"#tab-5e0e0b4c346dc53514b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Admissions Criteria<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-4291873c3f1121e014f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-gre,gmat,andtoefl\" href=\"#tab-4291873c3f1121e014f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ce163dc04b11962ad0c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-theonlineapplication\" href=\"#tab-ce163dc04b11962ad0c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">The Online Application<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-df145c08a1a74bb41d2\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-programstructure\" href=\"#tab-df145c08a1a74bb41d2\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Program Structure<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-programstructure\" id=\"tab-df145c08a1a74bb41d2\">\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-164-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dd17302e9b42339c3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dd17302e9b42339c3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dd17302e9b42339c3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#dd17302e9b42339c3\" href=\"#dd17302e9b42339c3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many years does it take to get a Ph.D. degree?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dd17302e9b42339c3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dd17302e9b42339c3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The program takes 5 years of full time study.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b22579d562b36a456 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b22579d562b36a456\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b22579d562b36a456\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#b22579d562b36a456\" href=\"#b22579d562b36a456\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to apply for financial assistance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b22579d562b36a456\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b22579d562b36a456\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">You do not need to apply separately for financial assistance.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-730d65ffa208f5344 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_730d65ffa208f5344\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"730d65ffa208f5344\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#730d65ffa208f5344\" href=\"#730d65ffa208f5344\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What kind of assistance and benefits do you offer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"730d65ffa208f5344\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_730d65ffa208f5344\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Admitted students receive<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research or teaching assistantship with a competitive stipend<\/li>\n<li>Tuition waiver for four years<\/li>\n<li>$1000+ annual research account<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance for student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e316b14eefe4986b8 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e316b14eefe4986b8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e316b14eefe4986b8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#e316b14eefe4986b8\" href=\"#e316b14eefe4986b8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I take this program part-time or online?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e316b14eefe4986b8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e316b14eefe4986b8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No, the Ph.D. program is full-time, and requires your presence for the entire period of study.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-afbae44d0b8c154c3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_afbae44d0b8c154c3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"afbae44d0b8c154c3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#afbae44d0b8c154c3\" href=\"#afbae44d0b8c154c3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I keep my job and still pursue a Ph.D.?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"afbae44d0b8c154c3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_afbae44d0b8c154c3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">As our Ph.D. program is full time, students cannot work while enrolled in the program.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ac4278318be67d0c2 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ac4278318be67d0c2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ac4278318be67d0c2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#ac4278318be67d0c2\" href=\"#ac4278318be67d0c2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many students do you accept?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ac4278318be67d0c2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ac4278318be67d0c2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">All of our areas of specialization are very selective. Most years we have over 200 applicants and approximately 15 students enroll each fall.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-290018171e527f17d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_290018171e527f17d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"290018171e527f17d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#290018171e527f17d\" href=\"#290018171e527f17d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I have much interaction with faculty?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"290018171e527f17d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_290018171e527f17d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes, the faculty are involved extensively in the students\u2019 academic pursuits. The classroom sizes are small, and there is a lot of collaborative research.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-42d96e4b7c2aa305b fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_42d96e4b7c2aa305b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"42d96e4b7c2aa305b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#42d96e4b7c2aa305b\" href=\"#42d96e4b7c2aa305b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I gain teaching experience?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"42d96e4b7c2aa305b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_42d96e4b7c2aa305b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. All students are required to teach at least one course.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-813ae3ef2694cccc4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_813ae3ef2694cccc4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"813ae3ef2694cccc4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#813ae3ef2694cccc4\" href=\"#813ae3ef2694cccc4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does faculty help with student placement?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"813ae3ef2694cccc4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_813ae3ef2694cccc4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The faculty members are very involved in student placement. They write letters of recommendation and draw from their connections and relationships with colleagues at other universities to help connect students with the best institution for the student.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cb71ee180d16447a2 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cb71ee180d16447a2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cb71ee180d16447a2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#cb71ee180d16447a2\" href=\"#cb71ee180d16447a2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What will this program cost me if admitted?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cb71ee180d16447a2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cb71ee180d16447a2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>To help with the costs, you will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research or teaching assistantship with a competitive stipend<\/li>\n<li>$500+ annual research account<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance for student<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-550224b9d7599354d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_550224b9d7599354d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"550224b9d7599354d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#550224b9d7599354d\" href=\"#550224b9d7599354d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do Ph.D. students go on to work in the commercial sector?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"550224b9d7599354d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_550224b9d7599354d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No, the Ph.D. program is intended for students planning to work in a university or academic setting. An MBA is more suited for students desiring to work in the commercial sector.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d1fc0ee180e425cba fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d1fc0ee180e425cba\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d1fc0ee180e425cba\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-1\" data-target=\"#d1fc0ee180e425cba\" href=\"#d1fc0ee180e425cba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I start the program in the winter or spring?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d1fc0ee180e425cba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d1fc0ee180e425cba\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No, the program always begins in the fall.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-0885dede162487cdc25\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-applicationrequirementsandenhancements\" href=\"#tab-0885dede162487cdc25\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Application Requirements and Enhancements<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-applicationrequirementsandenhancements\" id=\"tab-0885dede162487cdc25\">\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-164-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b658855ef57e76f44 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b658855ef57e76f44\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b658855ef57e76f44\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#b658855ef57e76f44\" href=\"#b658855ef57e76f44\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need an MBA to be admitted?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b658855ef57e76f44\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b658855ef57e76f44\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No. Applicants are not required to have an MBA or another Master\u2019s degree. However, applicants do need to have an undergraduate degree.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d59d8c3fa05ab3075 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d59d8c3fa05ab3075\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d59d8c3fa05ab3075\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#d59d8c3fa05ab3075\" href=\"#d59d8c3fa05ab3075\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I already have an MBA, will that shorten the program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d59d8c3fa05ab3075\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d59d8c3fa05ab3075\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No. Our Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in 5 years, regardless of whether you already have a Master\u2019s degree or not.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-22207f3cdb70c89a4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_22207f3cdb70c89a4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"22207f3cdb70c89a4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#22207f3cdb70c89a4\" href=\"#22207f3cdb70c89a4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I apply to your program as an undergraduate student?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"22207f3cdb70c89a4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_22207f3cdb70c89a4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. Your undergraduate degree will need to be complete prior to the start of the Ph.D. program.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-88aa1b35b3d922b11 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_88aa1b35b3d922b11\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"88aa1b35b3d922b11\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#88aa1b35b3d922b11\" href=\"#88aa1b35b3d922b11\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">My undergraduate degree is not in business. Can I still apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"88aa1b35b3d922b11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_88aa1b35b3d922b11\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. We consider applicants with degrees from all disciplines.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a768f1d227b836afd fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a768f1d227b836afd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a768f1d227b836afd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#a768f1d227b836afd\" href=\"#a768f1d227b836afd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is work experience required?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a768f1d227b836afd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a768f1d227b836afd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No, although it is acceptable for applicants to have work experience prior to starting our program.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f7b3db6ec00ea6291 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f7b3db6ec00ea6291\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f7b3db6ec00ea6291\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#f7b3db6ec00ea6291\" href=\"#f7b3db6ec00ea6291\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are campus interviews required?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f7b3db6ec00ea6291\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f7b3db6ec00ea6291\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No, they are not.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9fd5da535e755b5f9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9fd5da535e755b5f9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9fd5da535e755b5f9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#9fd5da535e755b5f9\" href=\"#9fd5da535e755b5f9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the application deadline?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9fd5da535e755b5f9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9fd5da535e755b5f9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>For Fall entrance to the program, the application deadline to the Business Administration Ph.D. Program is December 15 of the prior year. Applications received by December 15 will receive first consideration. Any applications received after the deadline will be considered only on the basis of availability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5c75f1c235361973d fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5c75f1c235361973d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5c75f1c235361973d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#5c75f1c235361973d\" href=\"#5c75f1c235361973d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5c75f1c235361973d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5c75f1c235361973d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Materials for the Business Administration Ph.D. Program Application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.applyyourself.com\/AYApplicantLogin\/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=utahgrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Administration Ph.D. Program Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Application Fee<\/li>\n<li>Official Transcripts<\/li>\n<li>TOEFL scores<\/li>\n<li>Goals Statement<\/li>\n<li>3 recommendation letters with reference forms<\/li>\n<li>Official GMAT or GRE score<\/li>\n<li>Resume or Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: <strong>If any of the above are not included in your online application it will be considered incomplete.<\/strong>You may not edit the online application once submitted.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-67a72fc28d7a36e80 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_67a72fc28d7a36e80\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"67a72fc28d7a36e80\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-2\" data-target=\"#67a72fc28d7a36e80\" href=\"#67a72fc28d7a36e80\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do I send my materials?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"67a72fc28d7a36e80\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_67a72fc28d7a36e80\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">All materials should be submitted through the online application. Either official or unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with the online application. If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts.<\/p>\n<p>University of Utah Graduate School<br \/>\nAdmissions Office<br \/>\n201 S. 1460 E. Rm 250SSB<br \/>\nSalt Lake City, Utah 84112-9057<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-5e0e0b4c346dc53514b\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-admissionscriteria\" href=\"#tab-5e0e0b4c346dc53514b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Admissions Criteria<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-admissionscriteria\" id=\"tab-5e0e0b4c346dc53514b\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-164-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c3923d7fb1987d95c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c3923d7fb1987d95c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c3923d7fb1987d95c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-3\" data-target=\"#c3923d7fb1987d95c\" href=\"#c3923d7fb1987d95c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What will make me a successful candidate for your program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c3923d7fb1987d95c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c3923d7fb1987d95c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Successful applicants usually have a minimum GMAT\/GRE score of 650 or higher and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. However, on average, those admitted have an average GMAT score above 700 and an average undergraduate GPA above 3.6. It is not possible to estimate your chances for admission to the program without information contained in the application and supporting documents.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b5cb6befba29a3843 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b5cb6befba29a3843\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5cb6befba29a3843\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-3\" data-target=\"#b5cb6befba29a3843\" href=\"#b5cb6befba29a3843\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I reapply to your program, do I need to submit my scores and other application information again?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5cb6befba29a3843\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b5cb6befba29a3843\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">You will need to submit a new application and pay the application fee. Your transcripts should still be on record. Note: You will want to verify that they are still on record with the Graduate Admissions Office. Your GMAT\/GRE scores will still be valid if they are not older than five years.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bc384f1bfc7488210 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_bc384f1bfc7488210\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bc384f1bfc7488210\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-3\" data-target=\"#bc384f1bfc7488210\" href=\"#bc384f1bfc7488210\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I find out the status of my application?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bc384f1bfc7488210\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_bc384f1bfc7488210\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">To check your status with the graduate school,\u00a0check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.applyyourself.com\/AYApplicantLogin\/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=utahgrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ApplyYourself Application Network.<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fbc4d0790c62aeb41 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fbc4d0790c62aeb41\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fbc4d0790c62aeb41\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-3\" data-target=\"#fbc4d0790c62aeb41\" href=\"#fbc4d0790c62aeb41\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens after I am accepted?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fbc4d0790c62aeb41\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fbc4d0790c62aeb41\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">After the admissions process is complete, you can expect to receive two letters in the mail. The first letter will be from the David Eccles School of Business Ph.D. Program and the other from the University of Utah Admissions Office indicating whether you were accepted or denied admission. These letters will be sent mid-March. If admitted, you will receive an orientation packet letting you know what to expect next, and when to arrive.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-4291873c3f1121e014f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-gre,gmat,andtoefl\" href=\"#tab-4291873c3f1121e014f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-gre,gmat,andtoefl\" id=\"tab-4291873c3f1121e014f\">\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-164-4\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-80eaa6b881d5cba8f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_80eaa6b881d5cba8f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"80eaa6b881d5cba8f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-4\" data-target=\"#80eaa6b881d5cba8f\" href=\"#80eaa6b881d5cba8f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should I take the GMAT or the GRE?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"80eaa6b881d5cba8f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_80eaa6b881d5cba8f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">To apply to our program, you must take either the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) by December prior to the year you would like to begin. We will accept both GMAT and GRE scores. <strong>If you do not include your score with your application it will be considered incomplete.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Score reports cannot be older than five years at the time of application.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a37e031bc0622c716 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a37e031bc0622c716\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a37e031bc0622c716\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-4\" data-target=\"#a37e031bc0622c716\" href=\"#a37e031bc0622c716\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you have a minimum GRE or GMAT score?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a37e031bc0622c716\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a37e031bc0622c716\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">No, although competitive applicants generally have GMAT scores of 650 or above and GRE scores that are at least at the 80th percentile or above (in both the verbal and quantitative areas). Most admitted applicants score close to 700 on the GMAT.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dab30d557f6e4d7e6 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dab30d557f6e4d7e6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dab30d557f6e4d7e6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-4\" data-target=\"#dab30d557f6e4d7e6\" href=\"#dab30d557f6e4d7e6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have to take the TOEFL if I received a Master's degree from a university within the United States? What if I have been working in the U.S.?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dab30d557f6e4d7e6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dab30d557f6e4d7e6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">International applicants, whose native language is not English, including permanent residents who have had their PR card for less than 5 years, must submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Score reports must be sent directly to the University of Utah Graduate Admissions Office by the Educational Testing Service. Use the institution code <strong>4853<\/strong>. Applicants must score at least 100 on the TOEFL iBT, 7.5 on the IELTS, or 130 on the Duolingo English Test for admission to the Business Administration PhD Program. Test scores must not be more than two years old at the time of admission. Work experience in the U.S. will <strong>not<\/strong> waive the TOEFL exam.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Exception: The University Of Utah Office Of Admissions will waive the English proficiency requirement if the applicant receives a Bachelor\u2019s degree at a U.S. institution or from an institution in a country listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n<li>Canada (except Quebec)<\/li>\n<li>Ireland<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>South Africa<\/li>\n<li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Some Caribbean countries may qualify upon request to be reviewed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>* The University of Utah reserves the right to require English proficiency from any applicant if deemed necessary by a university official.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>* If an applicant meets one of the requirements and then<strong> leaves the country for two or more years<\/strong>, then the waiver is void with the exception of applicants from the list of approved countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>* If an applicant does not meet any of the approved waivers, an email request may be sent to <a href=\"mailto:iao@sa.utah.edu\">iao@sa.utah.edu<\/a>. Please include your name, date of birth, and any circumstances you deem applicable for consideration.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For more information, please contact the International Admissions Office at 801-581-3091 or by emailing International Student Admissions at <a href=\"mailto:iao@sa.utah.edu\">iao@sa.utah.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Graduate School requires all graduate students who are non-native speakers of North American English to be cleared by the ITA Program in order to be eligible for a tuition benefit for teaching assistantships.<\/p>\n<p>Screening for oral English proficiency is done prior to beginning the program, and pre-semester workshops prepare ITAs for their teaching assignments.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-ce163dc04b11962ad0c\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-theonlineapplication\" href=\"#tab-ce163dc04b11962ad0c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">The Online Application<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-theonlineapplication\" id=\"tab-ce163dc04b11962ad0c\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Source Sans 3&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:500;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography1-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-164-5\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-57e28ca2085cd85c3 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_57e28ca2085cd85c3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"57e28ca2085cd85c3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-5\" data-target=\"#57e28ca2085cd85c3\" href=\"#57e28ca2085cd85c3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What documents do I need to include with my application? How do I submit them?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"57e28ca2085cd85c3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_57e28ca2085cd85c3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Refer to question above: How do I apply?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-034f7af038dacda1c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_034f7af038dacda1c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"034f7af038dacda1c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-5\" data-target=\"#034f7af038dacda1c\" href=\"#034f7af038dacda1c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do my recommenders have to submit their letters online?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"034f7af038dacda1c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_034f7af038dacda1c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, on the online application form you will be asked to submit the name and email address of each recommender. An email will be sent to those recommenders with instructions on how to electronically submit the letter. <strong>We will not accept any letters that are not sent through the ApplyYourself network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9da98493d61118b96 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9da98493d61118b96\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9da98493d61118b96\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-5\" data-target=\"#9da98493d61118b96\" href=\"#9da98493d61118b96\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I submit more than three letters of recommendation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9da98493d61118b96\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9da98493d61118b96\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Three letters is the maximum we will accept.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0546a9ffc6f6c4a92 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0546a9ffc6f6c4a92\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0546a9ffc6f6c4a92\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-5\" data-target=\"#0546a9ffc6f6c4a92\" href=\"#0546a9ffc6f6c4a92\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">On the Business Administration Ph.D. Program application, how do I apply for my area of study?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0546a9ffc6f6c4a92\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0546a9ffc6f6c4a92\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>When you fill out the online application, select \u201cBusiness Administration Ph.D.\u201d as the graduate degree. In the application, you will indicate your specialization (Finance, OB, Marketing, or IS).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-43a699521cd01eddd fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_43a699521cd01eddd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"43a699521cd01eddd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-164-5\" data-target=\"#43a699521cd01eddd\" href=\"#43a699521cd01eddd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I apply to more than one area?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"43a699521cd01eddd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_43a699521cd01eddd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You must narrow down your choice before applying and apply to <strong>one<\/strong> <strong>area only<\/strong>. Even when affiliated with one department, you can still take courses in other departments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-164","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29480,"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/164\/revisions\/29480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eccles.utah.edu\/programs\/phd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}