Ph.D. Degree Requirements

Plan of Study

45 credit hours of graduate-level coursework must include:

6 credit hours2 mathematics courses
18 credit hours6 MEGR courses
21 credit hours7 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