Business Administration
PHD
Why study Business Administration?
The program is designed to provide the background and skills necessary to conduct independent research and to prepare the student for a primary career in academia (research and teaching). Areas of concentration include: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Operations/Business Analytics/Information Systems.
Visit the Carl H. Lindner College of Business PhD Programs webpage to learn more about the program and its concentrations.
Admission Requirements
- Official GRE or GMAT scores
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
- Unofficial academic transcripts are used for admissions review. Official transcripts are required when offered admission.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay--statement of purpose
- Resume
Most graduates go on to tenure-track academic jobs, although some go into industry or government positions.
The information provided is sourced from a third party, Lightcast. Their product, called Career Coach, combines extensive labor market data from Lightcast and the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides insights on industry, occupation, compensation, and projected growth for each profession. Economic and workforce information is available for various geographic regions. Some careers may require additional training or education.Advising is available through the College Doctoral Program Director, the Assistant Program Director, and/or the Departmental Doctoral Coordinators.
The degree will be granted for no less than the equivalent of three years of full-time graduate study. The last 30 credits, exclusive of research credits, must be completed at the University of Cincinnati or under its direction.
Students must go through the formal application process. There are no transfer policies.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all applicants whose native language is other than English. Official scores from the Educational Testing Service must be submitted before an admissions decision can be made. Copies of test scores are not acceptable. Presently, the minimum TOEFL score acceptable for graduate work in the College of Business is 100 internet-based (250 computer-based or 600 paper-based). The average TOEFL score for doctoral students is 111 internet- based (273 computer-based or 640 paper-based).
The English proficiency requirement is met for applicants with degrees (e.g., bachelor’s or master’s) earned in English from accredited universities and colleges in the US, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand or other English-speaking countries. A copy of the transcript is required.
Upon arrival at the University, each international student's English language proficiency is re-tested. No international student will be permitted to teach in the classroom before he or she has demonstrated satisfactory oral and written English proficiency.
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Application Deadlines
The Graduate Faculty of the College of Business makes admission decisions for applicants to their departments. Admissions are highly selective and require strong intellectual abilities and a mature commitment to research. Previous academic background in business may not be necessary for admission.
Students are admitted for graduate study beginning in Fall semester only. There are no admissions in mid-year. The application deadline is January 15th. Before admission to the University is complete, all international students must fulfill US Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements and register with the UC Office of International Student Services.
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and only 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation.
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Program Code: 22DOC-BA-PHD