Management (PHD) - Finance at The University of Arizona Global

The Management (PHD) - Finance is a PhD degree offered by The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 5 years to complete. Students study at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.

About Management (PHD) - Finance

The doctoral program in finance at the Eller College of Management prepares its graduates primarily for careers as university professors, with research agendas in corporate finance, investments and financial institutions. The faculty members, with degrees from internationally recognized universities, conduct research in these areas.

Finance Ph.D. Student Studies

A set of economics and finance courses is required of all students, regardless of which areas of concentration they choose. This is supplemented with special courses and electives.

In addition, students are required to become competent in economics and econometrics and pass the requirements for a minor in economics.

Students have opportunities to work with faculty through small classes and ongoing research projects to develop the methodological and analytical tools needed for research and teaching. Meet our current students on our website.

Finance Ph.D. applicants

The UA Finance Department seeks to admit highly qualified, motivated and quantitatively-skilled students interested in pursuing independent research projects.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Management (PHD) - Finance at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Application package requirements are detailed on the department website at https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/doctoral/finance/admissions.

Apply to the UA Graduate College

Apply Online
Application Fee (paid with application)

Full instructions and requirements are included in the online application.

Online Application Package Requirements

Affidavit of Domicile (Arizona residents complete with application)
Proof of Financial Resources (international students)
Resume
Statement of Purpose
3 Letters of Reference: Names and contact information
Transcripts from all colleges/universities, except UA
GMAT (School Code 4832)
TOEFL (international students only; School Code 4832)

Standard Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00
Minimum GMAT Score: 650
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score: 100
OR, Minimum IELTS (overall band score): 7.0; Minimum IELTS (individual section score): 6.0

Submitting Official Transcripts

In addition to completing this online application, you are required to send Official Transcripts from all institutions (except UA).

Transcripts may be submitted online by oby e-transcript process to [email protected].

Alternatively, hard copy physical transcripts may be sent directly to the Finance Department at:

Finance Ph.D. Program
Department of Finance
The University of Arizona
McClelland Hall, Room 315R
1130 E. Helen Street
Tucson , AZ 85721-0108

Standardized Tests

Required Tests:

GMAT preferred, GRE General accepted
TOEFL preferred, IELTS accepted

Funding Opportunities

Assistantships, Tuition, and Fee Waivers

Currently, if receiving full funding, Finance Ph.D. students receive waivers of non-resident tuition, funding to cover resident registration (except miscellaneous University fees of about $550 per semester) and a stipend of $27,500 for acting as a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) under the direction of a faculty member. As a GTA, individual health insurance coverage is provided by the University by application.

Ph.D. students receiving funding are assigned to work with a faculty member during the year. About two-thirds assist with research and the other third assist with teaching and research.

Summer Funds

After the second year of coursework, most students supplement the assistantship stipend by teaching one course in a summer session. This gives students invaluable experience in teaching prior to the job search and additional salary (just over $2,600 per class for a summer semester course).

Financial Aid

The financial aid office website is available at https://financialaid.arizona.edu/.

Admissions Deadlines

All Applicants - Fall semester only: January 15

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Management (PHD) - Finance at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Management (PHD) - Finance at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Management (PHD) - Finance at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson