Ph.D. in Business Administration

Career opportunities

A Ph.D. in Business Administration opens doors for individuals interested in research careers or higher education teaching positions. University of Texas El Paso graduates have gone on to teaching positions at New Mexico State University and Texas Woman's University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Financial Accounting
• Strategic Information Systems
• Microeconomic Theory
• Managerial Economics
• Global Economic Environment
• Financial Management
• Organizational Management Seminar
• Marketing Management
• Concepts of Production Management

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GRE: Required
• GMAT: Required

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL iBT: 79

Other requirements

General requirements

• Transcripts according to the requirements of the Graduate School.
• Official scores on the GMAT or GRE (GMAT preferred).
• Two letters of reference, preferably from professors who are knowledgeable about the student’s potential ability to perform at the doctoral level.
• A statement describing the applicant’s reasons for wanting to obtain a PhD in Business Administration.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
• As part of the review of an applicant’s file, an interview or additional information can be required. In such a case, the applicant will be notified.
• Students who do not have a master’s degree in business (or related field) or wish to enter directly upon completion of a bachelor’s degree must complete at least 24 graduate-level credit hours in business administration or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 13,027 AUD / year (≈ 9,234 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 13,027 AUD / year (≈ 9,234 USD / year)
• Domestic: 6,399 AUD / year (≈ 4,536 USD / year)

Living costs

El Paso, United States: 1,253–2,322 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.