Competition starts early in our PhD program. With only 10-15 students accepted from about 250 applications per year, it's this healthy level of competition that drives our students and forges them into graduates who excel. Offered through the Laney Graduate School, our program gives you the chance to pursue one of the following academic areas: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Marketing, or Organization & Management.
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Class Profile
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10-15 students
3.5 years
Bachelor's Degree
We require a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. A master's degree is not necessary.
High GMAT or GRE Test Score
Although there is no minimum score requirement, a good performance is weighted heavily by the Admissions Committee. Successful applicants tend to have overall scores in the 90th percentile or higher.
More about the GMAT The GRE Tests (ets.org)
Successful TOEFL OR IELTS Test Score
Beginning in 2023, our program now requires TOEFL or IELTS scores for all international applicants. If an applicant has a degree, or is in progress of a degree, from an English-speaking institution, they can request a waiver of this requirement.
The TOEFL and IELTS tests your level of English as a foreign language. To be accepted, applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score as listed below:
| Minimum Scores Accepted | Total | Reading | Listening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-based | 250 | - | 25 |
| Paper-based | 600 | - | 60 |
| Internet-based | 100 | 26 | 26 |
Letters of Recommendation
We give considerable weight to letters of recommendation from faculty members that highlight a candidate's research potential, past academic achievements, and a commitment to scholarly endeavor.
Apply Early
As the application process can take some time, we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Personal interviews will be conducted with selected candidates as part of the admission process.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action in admissions, educational programs and employment. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.
Accreditation
Emory University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate, and professional degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Emory University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Clery Report
Emory University’s Annual Security Report, Annual Fire Safety Report, and Statement of Campus Security Policy contains important crime statistics for all of Emory's campuses; as well as, information pertaining to security policies, sex and gender-based harassment, discrimination policies, and alcohol/drug and other policies, fire statistics, fire safety, and a comprehensive description of resources available to assist the campus community. View the report online or in PDF format. To obtain a paper copy of this report, please contact the Emory Police Department (EPD) at 404-727-6115. The report is published annually by Emory in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act.