Overview

Entrants into the Business Administration program at Florida Atlantic University can expect to join a stimulating research environment where interactions with faculty members and fellow students play a vital role in creating research.

Students are introduced at the beginning of the program to rigorous course work and to the research activities of the faculty and other students. The number of Ph.D. students in the program is relatively small, which allows the opportunity to work closely with faculty.

Objectives

The specific objectives of this Ph.D. program are to:

Provide the student with in-depth knowledge of fundamental theory and contemporary research issues in an area of concentration and supporting disciplines
Develop the student's skills in using research tools (such as statistical methods, econometrics, experimental design, computer software), and the ability to apply these tools with an understanding of the underlying assumptions and the limitation on their use
Develop the student's skills in communicating the research results to appropriate audiences in the academic environment, in industry, and in government.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Economics
Finance
Information Technology
Operations Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration View 138 other PhDs in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

550

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 from regionally accredited college or university
Graduate GPA of 3.5 from a regionally accredited college or university
GMAT score of 555 (minimum) or a comparable score on the GRE, taken within the last five years
MBA or related master’s degree
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Statement of career goals
Resume
Supplemental Application
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 84 months.
National

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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