The Graduate School and the Carlson School 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 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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• We require a bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from a recognized college or university, though most areas prefer a master's degree, particularly the information and decision sciences concentration.
• Recommended undergraduate GPA: 3.0.
• Recommended graduate GPA: 3.5.

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• You must have taken either the GMAT or GRE within 5 years of your application. Recommended performance:
  

- GMAT at least 650
- GRE at least 1380 total (verbal and quantitative sections only)

• We require TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB scores for international applicants whose native language is not English. Recommended performance:
  
  - 600 (written TOEFL)
  - 250 (computerized TOEFL)
  - 100 (Internet-based TOEFL)
  - 7.5 (IELTS)
  - 84 (MELAB)
  
  
• We waive the testing requirement for international students who have graduated from or completed 16 semester/24 quarter credits at a recognized US university within 24 months of applying to the program.

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The statement should clearly describe your career objectives, areas of research interest, teaching/research experience, and why you are interested in the program.

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• We require 3 recommendation letters.
• There is no standard form. Recommenders may use their preferred format on their institution's letterhead.
• Applicants who use the online recommendation form should follow up with recommenders to make sure the letters are filed electronically.

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• TOEFL or IELTS scores are the only additional admission requirements for international students (not required for US applicants).
• We offer the same funding package to international and domestic applicants.
• If admitted, you will receive a financial certification form.

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• Not required. To arrange a visit, contact the PhD office or the PhD coordinator for your intended area of concentration.
• The program or department may help defray the costs of your campus visit if we invite you to campus based on your credentials.

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PhD Program Office
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
321 Nineteenth Ave South, Suite 4-201
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone 612-624-0875 or 612-624-5065
Fax 612-624-8221

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