Frequently Asked Questions

A doctoral degree in business prepares you to teach and do research. The vast majority of business Ph.D.’s joins the academy, but some seek careers in business, government, and public policy. Those who choose an academic career can choose between teaching-schools (4-year colleges), research universities, or the schools seeking a balance between teaching and research.

Currently there is a huge shortage of doctoral faculty in business, which is forecasted to grow worse. Thus, there are plenty of job opportunities for qualified candidates.

Starting salaries vary by discipline (e.g., accounting, finance, marketing, and so on) and by the type of university/college one joins. Salaries at research universities are typically higher than those at the teaching schools or at the schools seeking a balance between teaching and research. To give you an idea, according to the AACSB 08-09 US Salary Survey Report, the salary range for new doctorates in 2008 was $101,800 to $127,400.

No. We admit students only for the fall semester, which begins in late August. The application deadline is January 10th each year for the following fall semester.

A minimum of 4 years – most students will graduate in about 5 years.

Most U.S. universities fully fund Ph.D. education. Funding typically includes a full tuition and fee waiver and a significant stipend.

Although the GMAT is preferred, students who have already taken the GRE may submit it with their application.

For the class of 2008, we received 115 applications and admitted 10 students.

No, our program is full-time and we have no provisions for part-time attendance.

No, our program is full-time and on-campus.