Within the School of Business, admission decisions are made by the faculty in the applicant’s area of concentration. Applicants must specify an intended area of concentration, Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Operations and Information Management.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Business PhD applications are open. Applicants who wish to be considered for the Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship (formerly known as the Jorgensen and Harriott fellowships) need to apply by December 15.
Departments will typically begin reviewing applications by:
~ December 15th:
- Accounting
- Management
- Operations and Information Management (OPIM)
~ January 15th:
- Finance
- Marketing
*If you need an extension, please inquire with the PhD Program at phdmail.business@uconn.edu.
Application Fee
Application Fee
- The application fee is $75. This fee is nonrefundable and must be paid by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover).
- Application fees are waived for prospective students who are veterans. Please contact the PhD office after the application has been initiated, but before submission.
- An application will not be officially received, and thereafter reviewed by the admissions committee, if the application fee has not been paid.
Online Application
Online Application
- Please select “Field of Study and Degree” as Business Administration (Ph.D.).
- “Concentration” is the department (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Operations Information Management) you are interested in.
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose
- Write an essay describing your main strengths and why you wish to undertake a doctoral program in your intended area of concentration.
- As part of this essay, also describe how the doctoral program fits into your long-term (academic/scholarly) interests and objectives. (No required page length)
- UPLOAD to the online application.
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All essays and documents must be uploaded to the online application in .doc, .pdf, or .txt formats.
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- UPLOAD to the online application.
- All essays and documents must be uploaded to the online application in .doc, .pdf, or .txt formats.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Three Letters of Recommendation
- To the extent possible, these letters should be from academic faculty, and should comment on the applicant’s potential for intensive doctoral studies, ability and motivation for scholarly research, and teaching capacity. Letters should be prepared on letterhead. There is no specific form.
- Each recommender will UPLOAD recommendation to the online application. Instructions provided on the application.
Official GMAT or GRE Scores
Official GMAT or GRE Scores
- Accounting – prefers *GMAT but will accept GRE
- Finance – prefers *GMAT but will accept GRE
- Marketing – accepts GMAT or GRE
- Management– accepts GMAT or GRE
- Operations and Information Management- accepts GMAT or GRE
GMAT and GRE scores are valid for up to five years.
GMAT test registration: GMAT.
GMAT scores should be sent to Institution code CV2-C0-20.
GRE test registration: Educational Testing Service (ETS)
GRE scores should be sent to Institution code 3915.
Official Transcripts
Official Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the on-line application and will be reviewed as part of the application packet. Official transcripts must be received by the Graduate School prior to matriculation.
- Send official transcripts to: University of Connecticut – Graduate School Admissions – 438 Whitney Road, U-1152 – Storrs CT 06269-1152
Attend an Information Session
Information sessions are an opportunity for you to receive a full overview of UConn's Ph.D. in Business Administration and our five specialized areas of study. Hear from admissions representatives and receive answers to your most pressing questions.
View our schedule of upcoming events below and choose a date that works for you. Registration is required to attend.
*Occasionally we offer in-depth events focused on one area of study only. View the full schedule for dates and times.
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Jan7MS BAPM Virtual Information Session9:00 AM
Virtual infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program from admissions representatives.
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Jan7Flex MBA Virtual Information Session5:30 PM
Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program and hear from admissions representatives.
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Jan8MS in Accounting Virtual Infosession12:00 PM
The MSA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program from admissions representatives.
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Jan8MS in Accounting Virtual Infosession12:00 PM
The MSA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program from admissions representatives.