Program Requirements
The following provides a breakdown of the different phases and requirements of Kent State's Ph.D program:
Coursework -- 2 1/2 years
Number of supportive & other courses
6
Number of major courses
5
Number of minor courses
4
Comprehensive Exams
Dissertation -- 1 - 1 1/2 years (or more, depending on student's effort and topic)
Proficiency Requirements: Students are expected to have taken masters-level courses in statistics, economics, and functional areas of business before entry into the program. Students lacking such coursework may be required to take up to 6 additional courses. Students with MBA degrees from AACSB accredited institutions within the past 10 years can normally expect to meet this requirement.
Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
A student must register for and complete (by receiving a grade) a minimum of 9 hours in each semester in order to satisfy the full-time enrollment requirement.