The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas offers a doctor of philosophy degree in business administration or economics. Areas of concentration in business administration are accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. General requirements include completion of coursework, a comprehensive examination in an area of emphasis, and the submission and oral defense of an original dissertation. Programs begin in August, are full-time, and require a minimum of four years to complete. PhD programs in business at the University of Arkansas are highly selective and competitive.
Highlights
AACSB International accreditation Located in Northwest Arkansas - home to over 300 Fortune 500 companies Graduate Assistantship waives tuition and provides a $17,000 stipend Fellowship of either $20,000 or $10,000 is available from the Graduate School to highly qualified applicants
Specialized Program(s) Accreditation
AACSB International
Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students
Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum
Minimum GMAT: No Set Minimum
Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum
Interview: Not Required
Personal Statement: Required
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application: 1/15
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (US$)
Application Fee: 40
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum
Minimum GMAT: No Set Minimum
Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum
Interview: Not Required
Personal Statement: Required
English Language Proficiency (Minimum Score) IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0 TOEFL (Internet-based): 79.0 TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application: 1/15
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (US$)
International Application Fee: 50
Fields of Study
Accounting Consumer Behaviour Economics & Statistics Finance & Finance Management Human Resources Management Management of Information Systems Management Consulting Marketing Research Marketing Management Retail Management Taxation Business Administraton & General Management Business & Public Policy Computer Information Systems Quantitative Methods Supply Chain Management Strategic Management & Policy
Buildings & Facilities
Three buildings make up the business campus at the University of Arkansas. There are the business administration building where all faculty and departments are houses, the state-of-the art Willard J. Walker Hall where the fourth floor is reserved for graduate students only, and the Donald W. Reynold Center where conferences, workshops, and guest speakers are held. Visit http://waltoncollege.uark.edu/walkerhall/ to learn more about the newest building, Willard J. Walker Hall.
Faculty/Department Name: PhD in Business Administration/PhD in Economics Year PhD Program Founded: 1959Length of Program (Months): 48# Fields of Study: 17Minimun Residency Required: 17 monthsAverage Class Size Core Classes: 6 - 10 Areas of Concentration Classes: 4 - 6 Language Courses: No Opportunities for Part-time Study: No Opportunities for Online Study: No
Student Profile
# of Applicants/Year: 172Annual Student Intake: 15Average GMAT: 666.0Average Years Work Experience: 6Average Age Upon Admittance: 31Male/Female Ratio: % Male: 65 % Female: 35 % International Students: 40# Countries of Origin: 10 or less
Teaching Methods
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Institute Quick Stats
Year Institute Founded: 1871# Faculties: 10# Full-Time Faculty: 48# Graduate Students (all programs): 3,370# Undergraduate Students (all programs): 15,426Campus Setting (Main Campus): UrbanNearest City (Main Campus): Fayetteville City Population: 72,000Cost of Living: MediumClimate Range: 28 °F to 98 °F
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