Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Business Administration - Finance in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is an intensive, research-focused program tailored to equip graduates for careers in academia and scholarly research. This curriculum encompasses foundational courses across all business fields, alongside specialized exploration of financial theory and practical applications. Finance track students will pursue an economics minor and undertake a mathematical research methods series. Additionally, participants will gain teaching experience by instructing undergraduate classes, developing pedagogical skills. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for professorial roles at research universities and educational institutions worldwide.
The Belk College of Business launched its Business Administration Ph.D. program in 2006, making UNC Charlotte one of just three North Carolina universities providing business degrees at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels - a distinction shared only with Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill.
Currently focusing on finance as its primary concentration, the Business Administration Ph.D. program may expand to include additional specializations as it develops. Instruction is provided by faculty from the Belk College's Finance and Economics departments, along with professors from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' Mathematics department.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants seeking admission into the Belk College Ph.D. program must fulfill the general admission requirements of the Graduate School of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Additional requirements for admission into the program are listed below.
A baccalaureate or master's degree in business, economics, or a related field such as mathematical finance, mathematics, or physics with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. In the case where an applicant holds a master's degree, a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale on all graduate coursework is required.
A GMAT score of at least 650. The Belk College anticipates that most applicants that are admitted will have GMAT scores of 700 or higher. Although the GMAT is the preferred exam, the program will accept GRE scores in lieu of GMAT scores provided that the applicant scored at least 162 on the quantitative section and at least 158 on the verbal section.
For non-native speakers of English who do not hold degrees from a U.S. university, a minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (internet-based) is required. Alternatively, a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 is required. This is a Graduate School requirement and cannot be waived. Non-native speakers of English may be required, at the discretion of the Graduate School or the Program Director for the Ph.D. in Business Administration, to enroll in ESL courses at the English Language Training Institute.
Three positive letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a former professor.
A statement of purpose from the applicant explaining their desire to pursue a finance doctorate.
A baccalaureate or master's degree in business, economics, or a related field such as mathematical finance, mathematics, or physics with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. In the case where an applicant holds a master's degree, a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale on all graduate coursework is required.
A GMAT score of at least 650. The Belk College anticipates that most applicants that are admitted will have GMAT scores of 700 or higher. Although the GMAT is the preferred exam, the program will accept GRE scores in lieu of GMAT scores provided that the applicant scored at least 162 on the quantitative section and at least 158 on the verbal section.
For non-native speakers of English who do not hold degrees from a U.S. university, a minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (internet-based) is required. Alternatively, a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 is required. This is a Graduate School requirement and cannot be waived. Non-native speakers of English may be required, at the discretion of the Graduate School or the Program Director for the Ph.D. in Business Administration, to enroll in ESL courses at the English Language Training Institute.
Three positive letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a former professor.
A statement of purpose from the applicant explaining their desire to pursue a finance doctorate.
Tuition
USD
40,645