NOTE: You must submit two different applications--one to the Graduate School, and one to the College of Business. Be sure to indicate on your College of Business application that you intend to concentrate in Finance. The Finance Department will make an admission recommendation to the Graduate School, and the Graduate School will then grant or deny admission based on our recommendation, and whether or not you meet the Graduate School's admission requirements.
Complete
the Graduate School Application (either download the
pdf and mail directly to the Graduate School or complete
it online). International
students must complete the application by February 1 of the enrolling year.
Arrange to have submitted to
the Graduate School one copy of your official
transcript from each institution attended, including all
undergraduate and graduate work. These
must be submitted by the institution utilizing the transcript release form in the
downloadable materials.
International
students must have ETS submit an official TOEFL score to the Graduate School.
Have ETS submit an official GMAT score to the College of Business.
Pay $35
fee to the Graduate School. **This fee cannot be waived.
Review
PhD application instructions for the College of Business (download
PhD application instructions). Then complete the College of Business Ph.D.
application (down
load PhdD application) and submit to the College of Business.
Submit 4 references to the College of Business.
Complete the optional Application for Graduate Assistantship.
Your application cannot be processed until all of these steps have been completed. Note also, that the Graduate School will not process your application until transcripts and GRE scores have been received.
Although you may be admitted, the Graduate School cannot issue an I-20 or IAP-66 until you complete an International Applicant Financial Statement. This statement requires documentation showing that you can cover your expenses for 12 months while you are in the U.S. This form will be mailed to you by the Graduate School after you submit your application. Or, you may download it here or from the Graduate School's website. Be sure to check the Graduate School's information for international applicants for other important information.
Finance Ph.D. Contact Information
Dr. Phillip R. Daves
Director, Finance Ph.D. Program
pdaves@utk.edu
865-974-3216