Graduate Programs

College of Business
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration Contact/Information
Tracks: Accounting, Executive, Finance, Information Technology,
Marc Wharton, M.Ed.
Management, Marketing College of Business
Office Depot Center for Executive Education
Research Areas: Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing
Boca Raton Campus: Interactive Map
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
(T) 561.297.2561
 Transcripts: Submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes from all schools attended. (E) mwharto3@fau.edu
NOTE: If you attended one of the Florida State University System institutions, transcripts may be
(W) business.fau.edu/graduatestudies
requested electronically.
 Supporting documentation: Supplemental applications, letters of recommendation, and/or Application Deadlines
portfolios should be submitted directly to your graduate program. Domestic Students
 Conduct: A "yes" answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a Fall (only): January 15
written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under
review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared. International Students
 Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application Fall (only): January 15
status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
NOTE: Application status will say incomplete until an admission decision has been made.
 Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida.
After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.

Admission Requirements
Domestic Students International Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 from a regionally or accredited college • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 from regionally accredited college or university
or university • Graduate GPA of 3.5 from a regionally accredited college or university
• Graduate GPA of 3.5 from a regionally accredited college or • GMAT score of 600 (minimum) or a comparable score on the GRE, taken
university within the last five years
• GMAT score of 600 (minimum) or a comparable score on the GRE, • MBA or related master’s degree
taken within the last five years • Three letters of recommendation
• MBA or related master’s degree • Statement of career goals
• Three letters of recommendation • Resume
• Statement of career goals • Supplemental Application
• Resume • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the
• Supplemental Application evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 500 - IBT 61; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 90