FAQ - PhD in Business, Management

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Process & Selection

Normal evaluation of applications begins on February 1 and will continue until the student cohort has been filled.

If you would like to be considered for a Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, you must submit all application materials to the Graduate School by January 10. Each year, the department nominates exceptional applicants for a Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship. The Graduate School at Auburn University selects fellowship recipients from nominations made by all PhD programs on campus. Those chosen receive an additional $15,000 annually for three years in addition to their regular 9-month stipend.

How many applicants do you admit each year?

What criteria do you consider when making selection choices?

Do you have a minimum GMAT/GRE score?

Do all international students have to take the TOEFEL?

Only international students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in the United States are exempt from the TOEFEL. The Graduate School minimum TOEFEL requirements are as follows:

iBT TOEFEL > 79
Computer TOEFEL > 213
Paper TOEFEL > 550.

Do you require a master鈥檚 degree for admission?

Do you require a U.S. degree for admission?

Do you require applicants to have a business degree?

I am interested in applying. Can I come for a visit before I apply?

Are visits required?

How do I apply?

PhD Student Funding

Do you offer graduate student funding?

Yes. Incoming students are offered a four-year Graduate Assistantship (GA) position that includes a tuition waiver and monthly stipend. Students are responsible for paying some minimal University fees.

In addition, if you would like to be considered for a Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship, you must submit all application materials to the Graduate School by January 10. Each year, the department nominates exceptional applicants for a Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship. The Graduate School at Auburn University selects fellowship recipients from nominations made by all PhD programs on campus. Those chosen receive an additional $15,000 annually for three years in addition to their regular 9-month stipend.

Are any health benefits available to incoming PhD students?

New students are automatically enrolled in the . Graduate student assistants currently receive a $500 supplement toward the total annual cost of approximately $2,028 (2020鈥�2021).

If you already have health insurance, you may opt out of the Graduate Student Health Insurance plan. To do so, you must complete the and provide proof of current insurance. Check the Waiver Request page for deadlines.

Do PhD students get assigned an office or have access to other resources?

Do PhD students get support for travel to conferences and academic meetings?

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What kind of academic focus does the program provide? Is the program micro or macro in orientation?

I want to be a consultant. Is this a good program for me?

Our program is primarily devoted to training future academics. While some of our past graduates have chosen to pursue consulting, their educational experience was focused on learning to contribute to management theory and knowledge through high quality research. Choose Auburn if you are interested in and motivated to do research in the area.

Can I do the program part-time or in the evenings?

How important is statistics?

What kind of academic position can I get after completing my PhD?

Where do your graduates find jobs?

Our placements range from small regional schools to large state Universities. Placement is largely dependent on the amount and quality of graduates鈥� published research. We currently have alumni in faculty positions at large universities, including LSU, Auburn, Idaho State, Mississippi State University, Texas Christian University, California State University Fullerton, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

What makes Auburn special?

Many things:

Our people and collegial atmosphere. Just check out our publication record. You will find our faculty and students work together in teams to do great work.
Our research productivity. We have a high ranking for our output in high-quality journals.
We have a strong, dedicated faculty, many of whom are leading experts in their fields.
We have strong interests in areas including organizational change, ethics, board governance and entrepreneurship that augment the traditional focus on organizational behavior, theory, and strategy.
Auburn is a great, small college town with easy access to Atlanta and the beaches of the gulf.

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