Admissions Requirements

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.
  

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 (600 or higher for the paper and pencil test or 250 or higher for the computer-based test)

*See GMAT testing info at right.
  

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 fields 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

Application Deadlines

• All Students: Although the Graduate College accepts applications until June 1, the Marketing Department Admissions Committee begins reviewing applications on January 10 and makes initial selections within 2-3 weeks.
    

Application Materials

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.
  

Application Packets

Submitted to the UA Graduate Admissions Office

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Submitted to the Department of Marketing

  
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