Doctoral Program Admissions
The entering class begins coursework in August.
Applicants must meet admission requirements of both the Graduate College and the Department of Management and Organizations. Each application is reviewed by the Ph.D. Admissions Committee.
For a complete overview of the Doctor of Philosophy, please see the UA Graduate Catalog.
Minimum Requirements
- 3.0 GPA (successful applicants typically have 3.5+) with emphasis placed on upper-level undergraduate and prior graduate-level academic performance
- Bachelor's degree (master's degree not required)
- Math proficiency (college calculus plus introductory probability and descriptive statistics)
- GRE or GMAT scores (min 85 percentile on all subtests recommended)*
- Foreign applicants: Test for English as a Foreign Language (550 or higher for the paper and pencil test or 244 or higher for the computer-based test)
* See GMAT/GRE testing info at right.
Application Deadlines
- All Students: Although the Graduate College accepts applications until June 1, the Management and Organizations department Admissions Committee begins reviewing applications on January 15 and makes initial selections within 2-3 weeks.
Application Materials
All students submit different materials to two locations:
Note: Application packages differ for domestic and international students. Refer to the checklists below for all application packet details.
Application Tips
- View Doctoral Program Application Tips
Learn more about the importance of and how to structure your statement of objectives.
Application Packets
Submitted to the UA Graduate Admissions Office
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| Send the materials above to: Graduate Admissions Office The University of Arizona PO Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721-0066 |
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Submitted to the Department of Management and Organizations
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| Send the materials above to: Ph.D. Program Department of Management & Organizations 405 McClelland Hall P.O. Box 210108 The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721-0108 |
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