The Fox School of Business utilizes an online application process. Complete your application at your own pace through our Application Portal. Because we have a rolling admissions process, we encourage you to apply as early as possible while space is available in the program.

A Complete Application to the Fox School of Business PhD Program includes:

• Current Resume / C.V.
• Personal Statement of Goals
• Two References (to be completed online by your recommenders)
• English language transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review.
• Official GMAT / GRE Results (test results cannot be more than five years old)
• GMAT and GRE Institution Code for Temple University: 2906
• TOEFL / IELTS Results are required for international applicants. The TOEFL / IELTS requirement is waived for applicants who: completed a degree program from a US institution or who are currently enrolled in a degree program at a US
• institution.

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The Fox School requires applicants to submit scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The GMAT score is heavily preferred, but GRE scores may also be considered. Applicants for the Statistics PhD program will be required to submit a GRE score.

Foreign students must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or DuoLingo English exams. If you have an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree (or are in the process of earning either degree) from a U.S. institution, then you do NOT need to submit a TOEFL score.

NOTE: GMAT scores are only valid for five years following the administration of the exam and TOEFL scores are only valid for two years following administration of the exam.

Applicants generally hold a master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Students who do not hold an advanced degree in an appropriate business discipline may be required to take additional coursework. Students must also have a working knowledge of calculus for admission into the program. Students should be comfortable with functions, calculating and understanding derivatives, and optimization. At a minimum, students should be familiar with the mathematics entailed in a good intermediate microeconomics textbook (e.g. the mathematical appendices of Varian’s “Intermediate Microeconomics”).

Tests scores and grades at or above the average do not guarantee admission. The Fox School does not offer Conditional Admissions or evaluate candidates based on self-reported data via email. Each candidate’s ability and potential are assessed by the faculty in the area of specialization and by the Admissions Committee. Although the applicant’s academic record and test scores are important factors in the admissions process, other factors, such as the ability to conduct research as demonstrated by academic research publications and whether your indicated research interests match with those of our faculty, are also taken into consideration.

After initial review of your credentials a personal interview may be requested. Telephone interviews are acceptable and will be arranged by the appropriate department coordinator. A visit to campus is the responsibility of the applicant. To arrange for a campus visit, please send an email to your intended concentration advisor.