Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What are the admission requirements?
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Executive PhD students are expected to have a relevant master’s degree)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose (Why do you want a PhD and what research topics, based on your experience, are of interest to you?)
- Resume
- Application fee of $70
- Interview is not required
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Last date:
December 09, 2022
Who is the Executive PhD designed for?
- Senior executives with 15+ years’ work experience, who are interested in studying some large problem in their area of expertise. Since this is a research degree, the Executives with a good fit to the program will have a strong motivation to work on an important and impactful problem related to their experience.
Owner
Last date:
December 09, 2022
Are there in person/on-campus requirements?
- Some classes may be in person. In general, we expect PhD Executives to be engaged in the program, and available to come to campus as needed (but not necessarily on a fixed, regular schedule).
Owner
Last date:
December 09, 2022
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