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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.
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. A profile of the recent entering class is given below.
Prerequisites for admission into specific fields are detailed in the individual field descriptions.
Number of applications |
487 |
Number enrolling |
22 |
Countries represented |
7 |
Men/Women |
15/7 |
International |
59% |
Advanced degrees |
45% |
Undergraduate Majors |
Graduate Majors |
Business |
Communications |
Chemical Engineering |
Computer Science |
Computer Science |
Economics |
Economics |
Engineering |
Engineering |
Industrial Engineering |
English |
Management Engineering |
Industrial Engineering |
Management Science |
Management Science |
Mathematics |
Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Psychology |
Philosophy |
Sociology |
Physics |
Statistics |
Psychology |
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