PhD in Business Administration - Finance and Quantitative Methods in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky | Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Focusing on cultivating advanced research and instructional capabilities at the university level. Doctoral candidates are exclusively accepted for full-time enrollment beginning in the autumn semester. The selection process is rigorous and extremely competitive, with only two to three applicants typically gaining admission annually. While not strictly mandatory, most successful applicants present GMAT scores above 675 and have completed a minimum of one year of undergraduate calculus. Holding a graduate degree is advantageous but not essential. Admitted students benefit from complete tuition remission and competitive graduate assistant salaries. Further financial assistance may consist of fellowships, substantial travel grants, and chances for summer teaching and research engagements. Exceptional candidates may qualify for additional financial incentives.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended and to self-report cumulative GPAs for each institution. If however you have taken coursework at an institution that shows as transfer work at a subsequent institution, we would not require that transcript at this time. All previous graduate credits must show a minimum grade point average of 3.2 out of 4.0. You will be asked to self-report scores on any standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS) that you have taken. The Gatton College requires a minimum GMAT score of 600 or a minimum GRE score of 310. You will be asked to upload your current resume/CV. You will be required to supply contact information for each recommender, most importantly, a valid e-mail address. 1-2 page personal essay about why you want to attend graduate school in Business Administration in your particular discipline (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management). Once your application is received it is examined individually by the appropriate department in the Gatton College. Achievement of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
The Graduate School does have minimum language test score requirements for all applicants whose native language is not English. For the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), we require a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required.

Tuition USD 33,548

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