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Oklahoma State University
study, each student is required to attain graduate-level competence in economic theory and quantitative methods. Prerequisites for admission to the program are appropriate basic courses in accounting, calculus, statistics and econometrics. Competence in planning and executing research is demonstrated by a dissertation. In addition, each candidate must pass comprehensive qualifying examinations and a final oral examination on the dissertation itself. Outstanding students with degrees in any field of study may apply. Applications for admission are evaluated on the basis of the following: 1. undergraduate and graduate grade-point averages, 2. score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), 3. a two- or three-page statement describing goals and academic interests, 4. at least three letters of recommendation,
5. evidence of research potential and 6. a personal interview when feasible.
It is the applicant's responsibility to see that all materials related to these criteria are received by the Department of Finance. Additional information about the program is available on the internet at Watson.okstate.edu/ financephd/ (http://Watson.okstate.edu/financephd). Faculty Betty Simkins, PhD—Professor and Head Professors: David A. Carter, PhD; John Polonchek, PhD; Ramesh P. Rao, PhD Associate Professors: William H. Dare, PhD; Shu Yan, PhD Assistant Professors: Greg Eaton, PhD; Louis Piccotti, PhD; Qin "Emma" Wang, PhD; Jun Zhang, PhD Other Faculty: Amit Bansal; Joe Byers,PhD; Mark Poole; Eric Sisneros, PhD; Nancy Titus-Piersma; Liying Xu, PhD
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