The PhD Program in Business Administration at the Carlson School of Management is among the nation's top-rated doctoral programs. Admission is highly competitive. It is based on an assessment of the applicant's potential for scholarship, research, and teaching; evidence of a commitment to a career based on a PhD degree; and the ability to complete a rigorous program of study. The admission rate is typically under 10%. The 2006-07 brochure is available as a pdf file and is also available by contacting the PhD Program Office. Please see application instructions before completing an application to our program. Application deadline for fall admission is December 31 each year.
Diversity Statement
Education
Admissions Tests
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation
International Students
Campus Visits
For More Information, Please Contact
Diversity Statement
The Graduate School and the Carlson School of Management PhD Program embrace the University of Minnesota’s position that promoting and supporting diversity among the student body is central to the academic mission of the University. A diverse student body enriches graduate education by providing a multiplicity of views and perspectives that enhance research, teaching, and the development of new knowledge. A diverse mix of students promotes respect for, and opportunities to learn from, others with the broad range of backgrounds and experiences that constitute modern society. Higher education trains the next generation of leaders of academia and society in general, and such opportunities for leadership should be accessible to all members of society. The Graduate School and its constituent graduate programs are therefore committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and support programs that promote diversity, foster successful academic experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.
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Education
Bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from a recognized college or university, though most areas prefer to see a masters degree, particularly our Information and Decision Sciences concentration.
Recommended performance level: average undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and average graduate GPA of 3.5.
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Admissions Tests
Either GMAT or GRE acceptable, but must have been taken within 5 years of application date.
Recommended performance level on the GMAT is at least 600 and for the GRE it is at at least 1380 total of the verbal and quantitative sections only.
TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB scores are required for international applicants whose native language is not English. Recommended performance level is 600 on the written TOEFL, 250 on the computerized version or 100 on the new Internet-based TOEFL. Recommended performance level for the IELTS is 7.0. Recommended performance level for MELAB is 84. The TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB requirement is waived for those international students who have graduated from OR completed 16 semester/24 quarter credits at a recognized U.S. university within 24 months of applying to our program.
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Statement of Purpose
Statement should clearly describe your career objectives, area(s) of research interest, teaching/research experience, and why you are interested in the doctoral program in business administration at the Carlson School of Management.
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Letters of Recommendation
Three recommendation letters required.
For paper letters, no standard form is used; recommenders may use their preferred format on their institution's letterhead.
Applicants opting to use the electronic recommendation component of the online application should follow up with recommenders to make sure their recommendations are filed electronically.
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International Students
The TOEFL or IELTS score are the only additional admission requirements for international students (not required of U.S. applicants).
International applicants are offered the same funding package as domestic applicants.
If admitted, you will receive a financial certification form to complete.
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Campus Visits (not required)
To arrange a visit, contact the PhD Program Office or the PhD Coordinator for the area of concentration in which you are interested.
The program or department may help defray the costs of your campus visit if we invite you to campus based on your application credentials.
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For More Information, Please Contact
Carlson School of Management
PhD Program Office, Suite 4-201
321-19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-0875 or 612-624-5065
Fax: 612-624-8221
Email: Earlene Bronson
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