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Doctoral Program Admissions

The entering class begins coursework in August.

Applicants must meet admission requirements of both the Graduate College and the Department of Marketing. Each application is reviewed by the Ph.D. Admissions Committee.

For a complete overview of the Doctor of Philosophy, please see the UA Graduate Catalog.

Follow a link below or scroll down for all information:

• Minimum Requirements
• Important Considerations for Admission
• Application Deadlines
• Application Materials and Packets
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (master's degree not required)
• 3.0 GPA (successful applicants typically have 3.5+) emphasis placed on upper-level undergraduate and prior graduate-level academic performance
• 600 GMAT score (successful applicants typically have 650-760) GRE scores are no longer accepted*
• Math proficiency (college calculus plus introductory probability and descriptive statistics)
• Foreign applicants: Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 600 or higher for the paper and pencil test, or 83 or higher for the iBT (web-based test). Also, for summer teaching opportunities, students need to score 26 or higher on speaking portion of TOEFL or 7 or higher on the T-BEST English speaking test administered by The University of Arizona.

* See GMAT testing info at right.

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Important Considerations for Admission

Superior Academic Record

A basic admissions requirement is an academic profile demonstrating a record of outstanding academic achievement. Emphasis is placed on upper-level undergraduate coursework, prior graduate-level performance, and caliber of institution.  Although GMAT scores and grades are not the only criteria in admissions, they are important benchmarks.

Demonstrated Personal Maturity and Motivation

The applicant's record should demonstrate evidence that he/she will devote the time and the intellectual effort necessary to excel in the program. Maturity and motivation are proven in a number of ways including:

• Completion of a master's program with outstanding grades
• Completion of a master's thesis that clearly demonstrates motivation, commitment and ability
• An exemplary record of achievements in industry, in government or in the military
• Completion of an undergraduate program with outstanding grades, independent research experience, and clearly detailed professional goals concerning an academic career

Fit With the Department’s Educational and Professional Goals

The statement of objectives is particularly important for Ph.D. applicants to the Marketing Department at The University of Arizona. This statement helps the committee understand your career goals and whether these goals are consistent with the program content as well as the program’s emphasis on training students who desire a career in academia. Applicants should have an understanding of the field of Marketing, and a conviction that they want to work in this field. The statement of objectives should discuss specific qualifications and experiences. What is it about you that will make you successful in our program?

Doctoral students work closely with individual faculty, and it is critical that you understand and are interested in their research. We strongly recommend that you read publications by several faculty members. Although we cannot guarantee that you will be advised by any faculty member that you mention, you should note in your statement if there are particular faculty whose research areas interest you. Most importantly, please note specifically why these faculty members’ research areas are of interest to you.

Your statement of objectives is important for us to determine that you are a good match for our program. The committee will use the personal statement to determine:

• That the student has clear educational and professional goals that are consistent with the requirements and objectives of the doctoral program in Marketing
• That the student has a clear grasp of the requirements of the program, most particularly, of the research emphasis
• That the student will fit well with the research expertise of the faculty within the department
• That the applicant has evaluated alternative programs and concluded that this program offers the necessary preparation to achieve the applicant's professional objective

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Application Deadlines

• All Students: The Marketing Department Admissions Committee begins reviewing applications on February 10th
• If you have not heard from us by March 15th regarding the status of your application please feel free to contact us directly.
  

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Application Materials and Packets

All students submit different materials to two locations:

• Graduate Admissions Office
• Department of Marketing

Note: Application packages differ for domestic and international students. Refer to the checklists below for all application packet details.

UA Graduate Admissions

Click here to apply and pay online for UA graduate admissions only.

Domestic Students	International Students
Application form $50.00 application fee payable to The University of Arizona Domicile Affidavit form (for Arizona residents only)	Application form $50.00 application fee payable to The University of Arizona Graduate College Financial Guarantee form with evidence that sufficient funds ($21,588 - subject to change) are available for financing your academic program

Send the materials above to:

Graduate Admissions Office
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066

Department of Marketing Admissions

Domestic Students

International Students

Copy of filed application form Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work including summer session work (forwarded directly from the educational institutions) Recent GMAT scores (If you have not yet received your official scores, we will accept an unofficial copy until the official one arrives from ETS.) Statement of Purpose (max. 2 single-spaced pages) including:     1. career objectives     2. program expectations     3. intended disciplinary concentration     4. faculty members with whom you wish to research Min. 3 letters of recommendation (preferably from academics but business or personal associates will be accepted. We do not require a specific form.) Current resume

Copy of filed application form Statement of Purpose (max. 2 single-spaced pages) including:     1. career objectives     2. program expectations     3. intended disciplinary concentration     4. faculty members with whom you wish to research Min. 3 letters of recommendation (preferably from academics but business or personal associates will be accepted. We do not require a specific form.) Current resume Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work including summer session work (forwarded directly from the educational institutions) Recent GMAT scores (If you have not yet received your official scores, we will accept an unofficial copy until the official one arrives from ETS.) TOEFL scores

Send the materials above to:

Audrey Hambleton
Administrative Associate
Marketing Department
320 McClelland Hall
1130 East Helen Street
Tucson, AZ 85721-0108

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