Business Administration

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Business Administration

Doctoral

Business Information Systems Ph.D. | Starkville

Overview

The College of Business offers a full-time degree program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration. The concentrations available under this degree include the following: Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing

Requirements

The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. program in business must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and have demonstrated high promise of benefit from graduate study. All general requirements stated in this publication must be met. The doctoral applicant must also present a GMAT score from a test administered within the last five years; an undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 or above, both cumulative and over the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; and a GPA of 3.25/4.00 on all prior graduate work. A GRE score may be presented in lieu of the GMAT, but the GMAT is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to an applicant who is deficient in not more than one of the quantitative specifications cited above. Enrollment in the Ph.D. program is limited to the number of openings available in each academic year. An applicant whose quantitative credentials meet the stated criteria above may still be denied admission. Included in the qualitative consideration are such factors as the quality of previous academic studies, the meshing of the purpose of study and the opportunities in the proposed field of study, prior professional and employment activities, and a recommendation of the faculty in the proposed field of study, including the availability of faculty support for research. An international applicant not holding a prior degree from a U.S. Institution must submit a TOEFL report of 575 PBT (84 iBT) or an IELTS score of 7.0.

Finance Ph.D. | Starkville

College

College of Business

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Merrill Warkentin

Overview

The College of Business offers a full-time degree program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration. The concentrations available under this degree include the following: Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing

Requirements

The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. program in business must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and have demonstrated high promise of benefit from graduate study. All general requirements stated in this publication must be met. The doctoral applicant must also present a GMAT score from a test administered within the last five years; an undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 or above, both cumulative and over the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; and a GPA of 3.25/4.00 on all prior graduate work. A GRE score may be presented in lieu of the GMAT, but the GMAT is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to an applicant who is deficient in not more than one of the quantitative specifications cited above. Enrollment in the Ph.D. program is limited to the number of openings available in each academic year. An applicant whose quantitative credentials meet the stated criteria above may still be denied admission. Included in the qualitative consideration are such factors as the quality of previous academic studies, the meshing of the purpose of study and the opportunities in the proposed field of study, prior professional and employment activities, and a recommendation of the faculty in the proposed field of study, including the availability of faculty support for research. An international applicant not holding a prior degree from a U.S. Institution must submit a TOEFL report of 575 PBT (84 iBT) or an IELTS score of 7.0.

Marketing Ph.D. | Starkville

College

College of Business

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Merrill Warkentin

Overview

The College of Business offers a full-time degree program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration. The concentrations available under this degree include the following: Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing

Requirements

The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. program in business must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and have demonstrated high promise of benefit from graduate study. All general requirements stated in this publication must be met. The doctoral applicant must also present a GMAT score from a test administered within the last five years; an undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 or above, both cumulative and over the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; and a GPA of 3.25/4.00 on all prior graduate work. A GRE score may be presented in lieu of the GMAT, but the GMAT is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to an applicant who is deficient in not more than one of the quantitative specifications cited above. Enrollment in the Ph.D. program is limited to the number of openings available in each academic year. An applicant whose quantitative credentials meet the stated criteria above may still be denied admission. Included in the qualitative consideration are such factors as the quality of previous academic studies, the meshing of the purpose of study and the opportunities in the proposed field of study, prior professional and employment activities, and a recommendation of the faculty in the proposed field of study, including the availability of faculty support for research. An international applicant not holding a prior degree from a U.S. Institution must submit a TOEFL report of 575 PBT (84 iBT) or an IELTS score of 7.0.

Management Ph.D. | Starkville

College

College of Business

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Merrill Warkentin

Overview

The College of Business offers a full-time degree program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration. The concentrations available under this degree include the following: Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing

Requirements

The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. program in business must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and have demonstrated high promise of benefit from graduate study. All general requirements stated in this publication must be met. The doctoral applicant must also present a GMAT score from a test administered within the last five years; an undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 or above, both cumulative and over the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; and a GPA of 3.25/4.00 on all prior graduate work. A GRE score may be presented in lieu of the GMAT, but the GMAT is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to an applicant who is deficient in not more than one of the quantitative specifications cited above. Enrollment in the Ph.D. program is limited to the number of openings available in each academic year. An applicant whose quantitative credentials meet the stated criteria above may still be denied admission. Included in the qualitative consideration are such factors as the quality of previous academic studies, the meshing of the purpose of study and the opportunities in the proposed field of study, prior professional and employment activities, and a recommendation of the faculty in the proposed field of study, including the availability of faculty support for research. An international applicant not holding a prior degree from a U.S. Institution must submit a TOEFL report of 575 PBT (84 iBT) or an IELTS score of 7.0.

Master's

Master of Business Administration M.B.A. | Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

Overview

Mississippi State University’s MBA programs are designed for those ready to lead - with flexibility, focus, and impact. Whether you're looking to earn your degree in just one year through our accelerated, cohort-based on-campus experience, or need the flexibility of our fully online, top-ranked program, we offer a path that works for you. Taught by nationally recognized faculty and driven by real-world impact, both our accelerated and online options deliver the same rigorous curriculum, professional development opportunities, and unmatched support.

Requirements

Applicants submit a resume, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation and official academic transcripts. ACC 2013 or ACC 2203, EC 2123, BQA 3123, FIN 3123 and BIS 3233 must be completed with a grade of B or higher.

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