TOEFL Receiving a score of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT) or 550 (Paper-based test – PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. IELTS Receiving a score of 6.5 on the IELTS test. GRE Applicants to the UConn School of Business graduate degree programs may be required to take the GMAT or GRE tests. If you have not yet taken the exam, or if your score is more than five years old, you should schedule to take the exam. GMAT Standardized test scores are an important input in admissions decisions, but they are considered along with other factors such as prior academic record and qualifications, letters of recommendation, professional experience, and your statement of purpose. There is no minimum score required, but competitive applicants usually score a minimum of 650.

PS Statement of Purpose: Write an essay describing your main strengths and why you wish to undertake a doctoral program in your intended area of concentration. As part of this essay, also describe how the doctoral program fits into your long-term interests and objectives. (No required page length) UPLOAD to the online application. GPA You must submit all applicable, official transcripts (undergraduate & graduate). Your transcript(s) must meet the following criteria:A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for your entire undergraduate career or A grade-point average of at least 3.2 for CV Resume or Curriculum Vitae is required. Fee The application fee is $75 and must be paid online with a credit card (Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) through our secure server using PayPal. There are no waivers, deferments, or refunds of application fees unless otherwise noted. There are some circumstances when a fee waiver may be granted (, conference attendance, McNair scholars, dual degrees, PhD Project, etc). Please see the Graduate School website for a complete list and instructions for applying for a waiver. RL Three Letters of Recommendation: To the extent possible, these letters should be from academic faculty, and should comment on the applicant’s potential for intensive doctoral studies, ability and motivation for scholarly research, and teaching capacity. Letters should be prepared on letterhead. There is no specific form. Each recommender will UPLOAD recommendation to the online application. Instructions provided on the application. Transcript Upload your unofficial academic credentials to the on-line application (from each college/university that you attend). Admission decisions can be made based on your unofficial transcripts. However, you will not be fully admitted or enrolled into our program until your Official Transcripts are received.