Ph.D. Degree Requirements

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