Plan of Study
45 credit hours of graduate-level coursework must include:
| 6 credit hours | 2 mathematics courses |
| 18 credit hours | 6 MEGR courses |
| 21 credit hours | 7 elective courses |
| 21 credit hours of dissertation research (MEGR 8999) | |
| 6 credit hours of additional coursework or dissertation research | |
| 72 credit hours = Total Degree Hours | |
All PhD students are also required to complete:
GRAD 8990 – Academic Integrity (0 credit hours)
GRAD 8302 – Responsible Conduct of Research (2 credit hours)
MEGR 8000 – Research Seminar (1 credit hour per semester)
Degree Milestones
Year One
- Coursework
- Identify Research Advisor
- Complete GRAD 8990 - Academic Integrity
- Complete GRAD 8302 - Responsible Conduct of Research
- Submit Plan of Study
Year Two
- Coursework
- Qualifying Exam
- Research
Year Three
- Complete Coursework
- Dissertation Committee Appointment
- Dissertation Proposal Defense
Year Four through Graduation
- Research Completion
- Submit Graduation Application
- Formatting Review
- Final Defense
- Dissertation Submission