PhD Program FAQ

NO. It is not possible to work outside of the program, as this will reduce your focus and effectiveness in the program. Courses are not offered in a manner that can accommodate diverse schedules or competing demands on your time. We require complete commitment to the program.

NO. You have to be on campus for all activities related to the PhD program.

NO. Our program is designed to develop students’ ability to conduct top-class and highly publishable research. Thus, the goal of our program is to train students for academic positions in universities.

In general, we are looking for students who are capable of understanding the deep knowledge of the field and who can ultimately conduct and publish high-quality research in top academic journals that adds important new insights to the field. Thus, we consider prior academic performance, GMAT or GRE scores, as well as analytical capability. Each component of the application aids us in making judgments about the applicant’s suitability for our program.

NO. We never waive these scores, as we consider them to be a vital component of the application. If you have taken either the GRE or GMAT exam more than five years earlier, you will need to retake it.

In order to be considered for the PhD program, you must submit all required components of the application. However, the TOEFL exam score may be waived if you can prove that you have been educated in an English-speaking country.

We do not specify a minimum score. Even so, do remember that the admission process into the PhD program is a competitive process. Scores representing higher percentiles will be more desirable in deciding admission.

NO. Although desirable, it is not necessary to have a masters degree.

We typically provide a full fellowship to admitted students that covers both tuition and living expenses.