Emory Goizueta Business School
PhD Program
Emory - Goizueta Business School


Application Requirements

Application Requirements


Bachelor's Degree

We require a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. A masters degree is not necessary.


High GMAT Test Score

Although there is no minimum score requirement, a good performance is weighted heavily by the Admissions Committee. Successful applicants tend to have overall scores in the 90th percentile or higher; the average GMAT score of recent admits has been approximately 720.

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Successful TOEFL Test Score

The TOEFL tests your level of English as a Foreign Language. To be accepted, applicants must have a minimum TOEFL score as listed below:

Minimum scores accepted Total Reading Listening
Computer-based 250 - 25
Paper-based 600 - 60
Internet-based 100 26 26

Learn more about the TOEFL test.


Letters of Recommendation

We give considerable weight to letters of recommendation from faculty members that highlight a candidate's research potential, past academic achievements, and a commitment to scholarly endeavor.


Apply Early

As the application process can take some time, we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Online applications are strongly encouraged. Personal interviews will be conducted with selected candidates as part of the admission process.


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