Admissions
Admission to the doctoral program is highly competitive and based on demonstrated potential for superior academic performance. This potential is evidenced primarily by prior academic performance, scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), relevant extracurricular activities and work experiences, letters of recommendations, and a brief statement of the student's career objectives and preparation for doctoral studies. If you have questions about the program, please contact the Ph.D. program director, Dr. Terry L. Neal at (865) 974-2664 or tneal3@utk.edu.
Below are some quick facts on the PhD:
| Priority Application Deadline | December 31st |
| Final Application Deadline | March 1st |
| Average GMAT of current doctoral students | 695 |
| Average undergraduate GPA of current doctoral students | 3.7 |
| Average entering graduate GPA of current doctoral students | 3.9 |
| Annual assistantship stipend | Competitive stipend; tuition waived |
| Usual time to complete program | 4 years |
| Most Recent Placements | Michigan State University, Vanderbilt University, University of South Florida |