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Q:
Do you have on-line application?
A: Yes,
you can fill out an online application. There are three
ways you can apply. For more information please visit
http://web.gc.cuny.edu/business/Application.html
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Q:
Can I take non-matriculate courses through
the Ph.D. in Business program?
A: We
are sorry, but under no circumstances may courses be
taken on a non-matriculate basis. We only accept applications
for full-time, on-campus enrollment.
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Q:
Can I attend the Ph.D. in Business program part-time?
A:
We do not offer part-time enrollment in the Ph.D. program.
All students must maintain a full-time course load during
their enrollment in the program. Full-time is considered
a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
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Q:
Is the GRE acceptable for application to the program?
A:
We only accept GMAT.
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Q:
What is the minimum GMAT score required for application?
A:
The Ph.D. in Business program does not enforce a strict
"minimum" score for application. However, the average
GMAT score of accepted applicants is 700. As in other
programs, the higher your GMAT score, the more likely
your chances of acceptance.
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Q:
What is the minimum TOEFL score required for application?
A:
The Ph.D. in Business program does not enforce a strict
"minimum" score for application. however the average
TOEFL score of accepted applicants is 650. Please be
advised that English language proficiency is a very
important part of the application process, and a low
TOEFL score severely hinders your likelihood of acceptance.
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Q:
I took the GMAT before I got my MBA. Can I use the same
test scores?
A:
GMAT scores up to five years old can be accepted by
the program. Beyond that, we cannot accept old test
scores.
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Q:Do
you offer student housing?
A:
Baruch College does not have any dormitories. Students
interested in housing should visit http://www.gc.cuny.edu
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Q:
Does the program offer night or weekend classes?
A:
The Doctoral Program in Business is a full-time, day-time
program. As such, we do not offer any night or weekend
courses.
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Q:
Can I work full-time while I complete the program?
A:
Because the program is full-time and day-time, most
students do not work while completing the program. We
do offer research assistantships, and there are many
opportunities for adjunct teaching during the summer
months.
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Q:
Can my GMAT score be waived?
A:
The GMAT score is a critical part of the application
process. Your application will be reviewed without it,
but we will not be able to make any decision until we
get an official score.
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Q:
Can the application fee be waived?
A:
We are sorry, but the application fee cannot be waived.
Your application will not be processed without it.
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Q:
Do you offer any other Ph.D. Programs in Business?
A:
The Graduate Center does offer other Ph.D. programs,
but they are not handled by this office. For information
on any of the other doctoral programs, go to www.gc.cuny.edu,
e-mail Admissions,
or call (212) 817-7470.
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Q:
Do you offer an MBA?
A:
The Zicklin School of Business, part of Baruch College,
offers several MBA programs, including part-time programs.
For further information, go to the Zicklin
School of Business Website, e-mail Graduate Admissions, or
call (212) 802-2330. Students enrolled in the Ph.D.
program are eligible for a Baruch College MBA after
the completion of 45 credits. For more information go
to the Academic Policies page .
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Q:
What are my chances of acceptance into the Ph.D. Program
in Business?
A:
The program accepts approximately fifteen to twenty
students a year. On average, this is about 8% of the
total number of applications.
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Q:
Can I apply for the program in the spring semester?
A:
The program only accepts students for the Fall semester.
Application deadline is January 15.
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Q:
Do you offer a summer semester?
A:
No, we do not. Most of our students spend the summer
working, in either research assistantships or as adjunct
teachers.
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Q:
How long do I have to complete the program?
A:
Students are required to complete the program in seven
years, if they enter with a relevant master's degree,
or in eight years, if they enter without a master's.
A realistic expectation for completing the program is
four to five years.
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Q:
Do I need a graduate degree to apply to the program?
A:
You do not need a graduate degree to apply. There is
no preference given toward students who have already
taken their MBA. The only notable difference is that
students who have already achieved a graduate degree
can transfer up to six credits. However, if you have
not already received your MBA, and your GPA is below
3.5, you may consider enrolling in an MBA program before
applying, as a chance to raise your GPA.
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Q:
Is there a work experience requirement?
A:
There is no work experience requirement for the Ph.D.
Program in Business.
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Q:
Does it matter what my BA is in?
A:
There is no preference given toward students who took
their BA in business related fields. The program is
open to students who have taken their undergraduate
degrees in all areas of natural sciences, social sciences,
and liberal arts. The only significant difference is
that students who took their undergraduate degrees in
unrelated fields may have to complete other prerequisites
that are not credited toward the degree.
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Q:
What does the completed application consist of?
A:
The completed application packet consists of the completed
application, the financial aid application, the official
GMAT score from Educational Testing Services (college
code XWT-S7-47), the official TOEFL score from Educational
Testing Services (college code 2113), transcripts of
all college work (including courses that were not taken
towards a degree), two academic letters of recommendation,
the non-refundable $125 application fee, and the International
Student's Packet (International Students only).
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Q:
Where should I send my test scores? / I accidentally
sent my scores to Baruch College?
A:
All test scores should be sent to The Graduate Center,
college code XWT-S7-47, and not to
Baruch College. If you accidentally sent your GMAT score
to Baruch College, it must be resent by Educational
Testing Services. Baruch does not save
the official GMAT scores.
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Q:
Can I transfer credits?
A:
For students who have received their Master's degree
in a related discipline, credits are transferable. Which
courses and how many credits are up to the discretion
of the executive officer.
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Q:
How many credits is the Ph.D. program?
A:
The program consists of a total of 60 credits of course
work, plus the dissertation.
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Q:
How do I apply for financial aid?
A:
All students in the Ph.D. Program in Business are automatically
considered for financial aid.
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Q:
How likely am I to get financial aid?
A:
All students in the Ph.D. Program in Business who need
financial assistance receive it.
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Q:
What is the tuition for the Ph.D. Program in Business?
A:
Please visit the Graduate Center web site for detail
information about the tuition.
http://www.gc.cuny.edu/prospective_students/viewbook/master_finance.htm
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Q:
What kinds of financial aid are available?
A:
Most of the financial assistance given to our students
is given in the form of research assistantships, which
range up to $18,000 per academic year. In order to receive
these assistantships students work 15 hours per week
for a professor in their area of specialization. There
are also several fellowships available from the Graduate
Center. It covers most of the tuition.
Third and fourth year students combine
teaching with half-time research assistantships to make
up their financial support. There are also many opportunities
available as adjunct lecturers during the summer.
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Q:
My financial aid application is from last year.
A:
You do not need a new application packet. You have several
options. You can download the application from the web
and print out the needed updated pages at www.gc.cuny.edu. You can simply change the dates on the application
you currently possess. Or you can leave the financial
aid part of the application blank. You will have an
opportunity to fill it out upon acceptance into the
program.
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Q:
I've taken my GMAT twice. Which score do you look at?
A:
We only consider the highest score, whether it be the
most recent or not. However, this rule applies only
to GMATs taken within the past five years. If you got
a higher score six or more years ago, it will not be
taken into account.
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Q:
What is the deadline for application?
A:
The application deadline for fall semester is January
15 of each year. We do not admit classes in the spring semester.
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Q:
How do I get information on the Ph.D. Program in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology?
A:
For information on the program in Industrial/Organizational
Psychology contact Joel Lefkowitz via Email. His email
address is Joel_Lefkowitz@baruch.cuny.edu
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Q:
Do you offer a combined MBA/Ph.D.?
A:
We do not offer a combined MBA/Ph.D. program, but we
do offer a provision for our non-MBA students to be
eligible to receive an en-route MBA from Baruch College
after the completion of 45 credits in the program and
the completion of the first examination. Some restrictions
apply. For more information see the Academic Policies page.
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Q:
Where do I send my writing sample?
A:
Your writing sample should be sent to the Office of Admissions, The Graduate Center. It can be e-mailed
to admissions@gc.cuny.edu.
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Q:
What does the writing sample entail?
A:
The writing sample should be a sample of your academic
work. It can be a paper from a previous course.
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Q:
I'm having problems printing this page. What should
I do?
A:
Internet Explorer is set up to automatically adjust
when the text of the page is white, but Netscape Navigator
is not. To correct this problem, go to Page Setup under
the file menu on your computer. Click on Black Text.
Then click ok. Your browser will print white text as
black from now on.
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