The general expectation is that students can complete the program within five years of admission.

The first two years are spent taking pertinent coursework, determined by the student with the advice of the area coordinator.

Students must complete both a written preliminary exam and oral exam. The written exam usually occurs during the summer after the second year of coursework. After passing the written prelim, students can schedule the oral prelims during the third year.

As a research degree, all PhD students receive comprehensive research training by working closely with faculty advisers. Following the oral preliminary exam, students pursue their dissertation research, completing a proposal and final dissertation defense.

Within this general framework, the six areas of concentration have specific requirements, as well as guidelines as to the format and timing of these main elements. Detailed information can be found at the area sites:

Accounting

Finance

Information & Decision Sciences

Marketing & Logistics Management

Operations & Management Science

Strategic Management & Organization