Who Should Apply

The program is designed for highly motivated, mid-career professionals in the public, private, and non-profit sectors who want to participate in a high-quality, part-time executive doctoral program. Applicants should desire a solid foundation for advanced levels of information-related research and management practice.

 

 

Criteria for Professional Doctorate student selection are as follows:

·        Intellectual ability and curiosity appropriate for doctoral level studies, as demonstrated by prior academic and professional activities, application statement, GRE scores, and the personal interview (telephone, video/web-conference, or face-to-face);

·        Motivation to complete the Professional Doctorate Program as demonstrated by the personal statement, letters of recommendation, and the personal interview;

·        Fit of interests and abilities of the student, as indicated from application statement and other evidence, to the capabilities and expertise of the school’s faculty;

·        A master's degree from an accredited university or college, with at least a 3.3 overall grade point average (on a 4.0 point scale) as demonstrated by original transcripts from that institution;

·        At least five years of experience in the information professions, broadly defined, as demonstrated by application information, letters of recommendation, and the personal interview;

·        Graduate Record Examination scores of 600 or higher on the quantitative and verbal sections and 4.5 or higher on the written section of the GRE (GRE recommended); or a minimum scaled score of 650 on the GMAT;

·        A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based), 260 (computer-based), or 105 (Internet-based) for international students.