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Preparation for the PhD Program
Although there are no required courses to begin a doctoral program, it is highly recommended that applicants have a strong background in quantitative methods. Depending on your individual field of study, it may also be beneficial to have a good understanding of the basic principles of your chosen field; for example, psychology or sociology, if you are pursuing graduate work in organizational behavior; or
substantial background in economics and mathematics if applying to Economic Analysis and Policy.
A significant number of the PhD student body have joined the Program from abroad, and a variety of personal and professional backgrounds is represented. These backgrounds range from individuals with substantial experience in management and/or industry to those newly graduated from undergraduate programs such as economics, mathematics, or psychology. Prerequisites for admission into specific fields are detailed in the individual field descriptions.
A profile of the recent entering class is given below.
Total number of applications |
588 |
Number enrolling |
17 |
Men/Women |
13/4 |
International |
63% |
Number of countries represented |
8 |
Advanced degrees |
58% |
Undergraduate and Graduate Majors |
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Accounting |
International Economics |
Behavior Science |
Management |
Business Administration |
Management Science |
Chemical Engineering |
Mathematics |
Civil Engineering |
Physics |
Communication |
Political Science |
Computer Science |
Psychology |
Economics |
Statistics |
Electrical Engineering |
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