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PhD Program Frequently Asked Questions

Mays PhD Program Facts - 2009-10

ENROLLMENT
Number of Full-Time Students 67
Number of Part-Time Students None
Percentage Male/Female in Program 78%/22%
2009 APPLICATION CYCLE
Number of Applications Submitted 310
Number Admitted 31
Number Enrolled 18
(For more information on the fall 2009 entering class, see chart below.)
FACULTY & RESEARCH
Number of Faculty 155
Percentage of Faculty with Doctoral Degree 87%
Annual Research Funding US $1 million

Entering PhD Student Profile: Fall 2009

ENROLLMENT
Number of Students Enrolling 18
Accounting 4
Finance 3
Information & Operations Mgmt. 3
Management 5
Marketing 3
Male 83% (15)
Female 17% (3)
International Citizens 50% (9)
UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS
Texas A&M University None
Other Texas Schools None
Outside Texas 50% (9)
Outside U.S. 50% (9)
GMAT
Average Total 708 (11)
Verbal 41
Quantitative 46
GRE
Average Total 1331 (7)
Verbal 577
Quantitative 754
WORK EXPERIENCE
Average 5 years
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Business 44% (8)
Engineering 11% (2)
Liberal Arts 11% (2)
Science 11% (2)

Admissions

Can I apply for the spring/summer semester?

No, Mays departments only accept applications for fall semesters.

Where can I find more information about the faculty at Mays?

Faculty information can be found at mays.tamu.edu/research/

What is the PhD Program application deadline?

Most departments accept applications year-round using our online application at mays.tamu.edu/graduateapplication/, early submissions are recommendations for priority review and funding opportunities.

A list of early submission recommendations is available here.

What procedures and application materials does Mays require?

Additional detailed information is listed at our online application site.  The submission process is totally electronic to include uploading transcripts, resumes, and essays.

For Mays consideration, applicants are required to:

NOTE: We stongly encourage electronic submission of transcripts, essays, resumes, recommendations, etc. within the online application to expedite application processing.

Documents can be mailed to the address below, but may cause processing delays:

Mays Business School
Graduate Admissions Office - PhD Program
440 Wehner
Texas A&M University
4113 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4113

Test information is available at www.gmat.org for the GMAT and www.gre.org for the GRE. Registration will be blocked pending receipt of official/acceptable scores. We encourage submission of unofficial scores and transcripts with the application, with official copies to follow.

Information for international applicants

TOEFL Waiver (Texas A&M University criteria)

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a valid TOEFL or IELTS score.  This requirement can be waived meeting one of three shown below:

If admitted, international graduate student must also fulfill Texas A&M University English proficiency requirement, through either English Proficiency Verification or English Language Certification. 

International applicants must also submit the International Student Services Information Form.

Can I send additional documents for my application review?

Additional documents such as research, certificates, etc. will not be reviewed.

What kind of funding do PhD students receive?

All Mays PhD students generally receive a departmental graduate assistantship funded for five years based on good academic standing and progress in the program.  Some PhD students receive fellowships funded by the Dean’s Office, their department, or the university.

Where can I get a copy of the graduate catalog?

Graduate catalogs are accessible online at www.tamu.edu/admissions/catalogs/ or you may purchase a copy from our campus bookstore at tamu.bkstore.com/.

How can I get an application?

Apply online for Mays PhD Program: mays.tamu.edu/graduateapplication/.

To expedicate application processing, we strongly recommend that applicants utilize the electronic upload options within the ApplyYourself system. Documents can be mailed to the address below, but may cause processing delays.

Mays Business School
Graduate Admissions Office – PhD Program
440 Wehner
Texas A&M University
4113 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4113

Program information

What majors or fields of study do you offer?

The major fields of study available are listed below and may offer specializations within each field of study:

What are the prerequisites?

What are the program’s requirements?

The PhD program normally consists of major and minor fields plus supporting coursework. A minimum of 64 credit hours beyond the master’s degree (96 hours beyond the bachelor’s degree) is required. A typical PhD program would include 24 hours in your major field, 24 hours for dissertation research, and 6-12 hours in both your minor and supporting fields.

What are the minimum test scores are required for admission?

We do not have minimum requirements for GRE or GMAT test scores. Average scores for admitted students over the past five years have been:

The Mays PhD Program does require a minimum TOEFL requirement of 600 for the paper, 250 for the computer, or 100 for the Internet-based test.  7.0 is the minimum requirement for IELTS.

Do I have to take the TOEFL or IELTS?

Only international applicants have to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam, unless the applicant’s primary language of instruction is English. They are waived with a 400 GRE verbal, 22 GMAT verbal, or by receiving a baccalaureate degree with all four years of attendance at a U.S. college or university.

Do you offer a part-time, distance learning, or web-based program?

Mays PhD Program is set up for full-time enrollment only. On average, it takes students 3-5 years to complete coursework, preliminary exams and research. At this time, we do not offer web-based or distance learning courses. There is a five year limit to complete the program which includes graduate.

Who do I contact for more information on a specific program?

For specific information (including assistantships, tuition assistance, research, and program information), please contact the department and request the name of the PhD Advisor.

Can you send me more information?

We provide very comprehensive information on our PhD website, and therefore do not have information to mail.

Cost of attendance and financial aid

How much does your program cost?

Information on the cost of attendance at Texas A&M can be found at
ogs.tamu.edu/prospective/financial/.

Who do I contact for more information on available financial aid?

For specific information (including assistantships, tuition assistance, research, and program information), please contact the department and request the name of the PhD Advisor.

More information

Where can I get more information on Texas A&M graduate studies or the university?

The following Internet sites also provide useful Texas A&M information: