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Accounting (BACC)

Degree type: Undergraduate College: Business

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Degree type: Graduate Online Available Online College: Business

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Degree type: Graduate College: Arts, Sciences & Education

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Degree type: Graduate Online Available Online College: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

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Degree type: Undergraduate Online Available Online College: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

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Degree type: Undergraduate College: Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work

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Degree type: Undergraduate College: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

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Degree type: Graduate Online Available Online College: Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Degree type: Graduate Online Available Online College: Communication, Architecture + The Arts

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Mathematical Sciences (MS)

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Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Music Education (MS)

Nursing (BSN) - Accelerated Option

Degree type: Undergraduate College: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Nursing (BSN) - Generic

Nursing (BSN) - Veterans Medic to Nurse

Nursing (MSN) - Advanced Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Nursing (MSN) - Advanced Child Nurse Practitioner

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Nursing (MSN) - Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Executive

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Nursing Practice (DNP)

Occupational Therapy (MS)

Philosophy (BA)

Physical Education - K-12 (BS)

Physical Education - Sports and Fitness (BS)

Physical Therapy (DPT)

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Physics (BA) - Business

Physics (BA) - Entrepreneurship

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Political Science (BA)

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Portuguese (BA)

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Professional (MBA) Weekend

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Psychology (PhD) - Child and Adolescent Psychology

Psychology (PhD) - Cognitive Neuroscience

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Psychology (PhD) - Legal Psychology

Public Administration (MPA)

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Public Health (MPH)

Public Health (MPH) - Biostatistics

Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Health Sciences

Public Health (MPH) - Epidemiology

Public Health (MPH) - Health Policy and Management

Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Public Health (MPH) Online Generalist

Degree type: Graduate Online Available Online College: Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work

Public Health (PhD)

Public Health (PhD) - Environmental Health Sciences

Public Health (PhD) - Epidemiology

Public Health (PhD) - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Public Health (PhD) - Health Systems Research

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Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communications (BS)

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Real Estate (BBA)

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Recreation and Sport Management (MS) - Recreational Therapy

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Religious Studies (BA)

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Speech Language Pathology (MS)

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Sustainability and the Environment (BA)

Telecommunications and Networking (MS)

Theatre (BA)

Theatre (BFA)

Urban Design (MA)

Urban Education (MS)

Visual Arts (MFA) - Studio

Women's and Gender Studies (BA)

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Finance PhD Program Fund (FPPF)

This project was created in honor of Dr. Arun J. Prakash. The purpose of this project is for the enrichment of the PhD in Business Administration Program (Finance Concentration) at FIU’s Chapman Graduate School of Business.

The mission of the Association is to develop and maintain networks by connecting alumni, faculty, and friends, who support each other, and work towards mutually beneficial activities while building the brand and reputation of FIU’s PhD in Finance alumni and students.

The mission is accomplished by events and activities like the Annual Student/Alumni Colloquium, featuring research projects that focus on topics of importance and relevance to the theoretical and empirical issues in Finance. Top researchers in the field will be compensated for their in-depth reviews and feedback.

The mission is also embodied in the Alumni Association’s commitment to recognize outstanding students, faculty, alumni and alumni volunteers through its award programs.

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FIU is dedicated to keeping higher education accessible to all. That’s why our financial aid office awards more than $180 million in financial aid each year. If you want a degree that lets you graduate with little to no debt and start your career sooner, FIU can help you make that happen.

FIU is consistently ranked in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” Our students pay less tuition up front and carry less debt after graduation than the national average.

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Miami is filled with thriving industries like finance, travel and hospitality, healthcare, logistics,  creative design, technology and more; all looking to employ grads and students. In fact, 71% of FIU grads are employed or enrolled in master's programs one year after graduation.

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FIU’s low tuition could be even lower for you if you qualify for financial aid. Calculate how much you could be paying in tuition and fees and then estimate how much aid you could receive in return.

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Most students don’t pay the full cost of their tuition alone. About 89% of full-time undergraduate students at FIU receive some type of aid. 

Financial aid can be broken into two groups: need-based and merit-based. Need-based is determined by your financial situation as calculated by your FAFSA application. Merit-based is determined by your test scores, GPA and other factors such as essays or achievements. Explore your options: 

FAFSA: Your Key to Financial Aid

Completing your FAFSA application is the key to keeping your tuition costs low. You’ll need to apply for FAFSA every year to receive certain federal, state and FIU financial aid. The application is free so even if you aren’t sure if you qualify, you should apply. FAFSA opens October 1. Early award priority date is December 1.

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FIU is dedicated to creating opportunity for students regardless of their financial situation. That’s why our Golden Promise is to cover 100% tuition and fees for first-time-in-college Florida students with a 0 expected family contribution. Just submit the FAFSA to qualify.

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Fellowships and assistantships are a great way to fund your studies while conducting research or performing other professional development responsibilities. These opportunities are offered through your program of study and in coordination with the University Graduate School. To find out more, contact your graduate program director. Competitive graduate scholarships are also available to students who enroll full time.

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Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs

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Ph.d. in public affairs.

Fall 2025 Application Deadlines: December 10, 2024 : Priority deadline to be considered for all possible fellowships . February 1, 2025 : Regular fall admission and to be considered for graduate assistantships .

Dear Prospective Ph.D. student,

Thank you for your interest in the   Ph.D. program in Public Affairs   at FIU. Our Ph.D. program equips you with critical thinking and research capacity on urban and comparative international governance issues. It broadly encompasses public administration, management, policy, and service and prepares you for research and analytic positions in universities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Please see below for an overview of the admissions process as well as more information about the program's curriculum and requirements.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.

Alexander Kroll, Ph.D. Associate Professor and PhD Program Director Email: [email protected]

Applicants should generally have a Master’s degree prior to their enrollment, though outstanding applicants with only a baccalaureate degree may also be considered. Admission is not restricted to students with prior course work in Public Administration. The program encourages applicants with diverse academic backgrounds, with preference given to those with grounding in the policy or administrative sciences. Applicants should ideally demonstrate knowledge of American political institutions and fundamentals of social research methods.

If you are interested in applying to the Ph.D. program please visit   FIU's Graduate Admissions website   to complete the online application.

For international students interested in applying to the Ph.D. program, please visit FIU's International Graduate Admissions website for additional information and resources related to the application process and document requirements .

The application materials required are as follows:

• FIU Application for Doctoral Programs (completed online).
• Official transcripts and evaluations or translations of transcripts by a NACES member credential evaluation service for international applicants (where appropriate). Applicants must demonstrate excellence in prior academic work by an earned GPA of 3.25 or better in either the undergraduate or the graduate degree from regionally accredited institutions.
• A personal statement describing the applicant’s background, career goals, and reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Affairs; the statement should also indicate how the applicant’s research and career interests fit with those of current faculty. Please indicate in your statement whether you intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student.
• A current resume.
• Three references using the Graduate Admission's recommendation form included in the   graduate application ; two references should preferably be from academics.At least one writing sample.
•  At least one writing sample.
• The GRE is NOT required.

Students are generally admitted only for the Fall term. Although the FIU online application system allows for other semesters, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs does not encourage such admission. Spring or Summer admissions will only be considered under special circumstances. All applicants will be required to complete an interview with the Public Affairs Ph.D. Committee during the admissions process. Virtual Interviews will be arranged for applicants where appropriate. Foreign applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by presenting a minimum score of a 100 on the TOEFL iBT, which is equivalent to 600 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT). If applicants take the language proficiency assessment administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a minimum score of 7.0 is desirable. Please review the Enlish-Language Proficiency requirements carefully.

To fulfill the Ph.D. degree in Public Affairs, admitted students must complete at least 63 credit hours beyond the Master’s degree or its equivalent (75 total credits). Admitted students may transfer a maximum of 12 semester credits from other institutions towards Ph.D. degree requirements, subject to the approval of the Ph.D. Program Committee. The credit hours include 48 hours of approved course work (including comprehensive examination) and 15 hours of dissertation work after admission to candidacy. In addition, there is a residency requirement of at least 18 semester hours in three consecutive semesters of study during the first year of enrollment, and a minimum of six hours in all subsequent semesters. Successful completion of course work and passing scores on the comprehensive examination are required in order for students to advance to Ph.D. candidacy and present a dissertation proposal. Students are advised to consult the doctoral program handbook for any additional information regarding benchmarks for student progress in grade point average, course completion, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation work.

Upon starting the program, students are assigned a faculty advisor who is a full-time faculty member, possibly relevant to the student’s area of research interest. When completing all coursework, students must demonstrate competence in the following areas: American political economy, advanced statistical and qualitative research methods, international development administration, organizational theory and design, and local economic development and urban management. The Program Director may assign specific coursework to students with deficiencies in any of the above-mentioned areas.

Program of Study (Public Affairs)

The Ph.D. program in Public Affairs is a 63 credit hours program (beyond a master's degree). Of this, 48 hours are for coursework as follows: seven principal core courses (21 credit hours), two flexible core courses (6 credit hours), five specialization elective courses (15 credit hours), and a comprehensive examination (six credit hours). The remaining 15 credit hours are for Ph.D. dissertation work. Students are provided a Program Planning Sheet for tracking degree progress.

Principal Core Curriculum (21 credits)

• PAD 7277 Public Administration and the American Political Economy
• PAD 7155 Organizational Development and Change in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
• PAD 7703C Empirical Methods in Public Administration
• PAD 7705 Applied Quantitative Analysis I
• PAD 7707 Applied Quantitative Analysis II
• PAD 7055 Scope and Theory of Public Administration
• URS 7156 Research Practicum

Flexible Core Courses (6 credits)

• PAD 7808 Economic Development and Urban Management
• PAD 7865 Development Administration
• PAF 7002 Foundations of Policy Analysis
• URS 7644 Managing Public Financial Resources
• URS 7380 Contemporary Management Issues and Problems

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

Students are required to take five courses in an area of specialization to be designed with the advisor. Six of these courses must be at the 5000, 6000, or 7000 level and may be taken within the University. These specialization electives may also be especially designed courses developed in conjunction with the student’s faculty advisor and with approval of the Ph.D. Director. Specialization areas may include subfields within the realm of public affairs (e.g., public budgeting and financing, human resource management; local government policies, urban management, international and comparative public administration, etc.) or may involve cognate disciplines (such as health services administration, criminal justice administration, environmental management, etc.). At least three hours must be URS 7926 (Supervised Readings). In developing a specialization and program of studies, a student may consult with the faculty advisor, appropriate faculty members in public administration, as well as others related to the student’s area of interest. If the student’s principal area of interest is in a cognate discipline outside of the Department of Public Administration, the student and Ph.D. Director should consult with appropriate faculty in designing the program of studies. With the help of the Ph.D. Director, the student is required to identify an appropriate Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Chair and Co-Chair (if required), both of whom may or may not be the same as the faculty advisor. The Chair or Co-Chair should have substantive expertise in the student’s area of research interest. The Chair must be a faculty member with Dissertation Advisor Status.

Comprehensive Examination (6 credits)

Subsequent to completion of course work, students are required to pass a three-part comprehensive examination. The first component is a one-day long written examination testing for knowledge of the Ph.D. core and related materials. The second component is a research proposal that will form the basis of the student’s dissertation work. Students’ are required to consult with their dissertation chair (and committee) about their proposal. A faculty committee reviews both the written examination and the research proposal. The third component is the face-to-face oral examination with the faculty committee. In the oral exam, the committee would seek clarifications and further explanations about the answers. The student will then get a passing or failing grade in the overall comprehensive examination from the committee.

If the student passes, s/he can move forward with the dissertation. S/he should then submit the University Graduate School’s D-2 form (Program for Doctoral Degree and Application for Candidacy).  A student who fails the examination on the first attempt must retake the examination at its next offering. If a student fails the examination twice, s/he will be automatically dismissed from the program in accordance with general FIU policy.

Dissertation (15 credits)

Upon successful completion of the comprehensive examination, a student should select their Ph.D. Dissertation Committee with the help of their Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Chair. The student should then finalize their dissertation proposal in consultation with the Committee. Students are expected to defend their dissertation prospectus before the end of the first semester subsequent to passing the Comprehensive Examination. Upon the public defense and approval of the proposal, the student will initiate formal work on the dissertation. Students should contact FIU’s Institutional Review Board to ensure that their research meets the protocol for human subjects research before initiating their fieldwork. Then, the student is expected to make appropriate progress toward completing the dissertation, and to enroll continually (at least three credits per semester) until the degree is completed. Upon completion of the dissertation, the student should formally defend the research at a meeting conducted by the Ph.D. Dissertation Committee. The Ph.D. in Public Affairs degree will be awarded upon a positive recommendation of the Committee and compliance with all policies and procedures required by the University.

Award of Master’s Degree en route to Ph.D. Candidates: Under certain circumstances, students directly admitted into the Ph.D. program following completion of their bachelor’s degree, may be awarded a master’s degree in public administration. To be eligible, a student must satisfy the core requirements in the MPA program. Upon certification by the student’s faculty advisor that this requirement has been met, the MPA Director will approve the award of the master’s degree. Generally, the en route Master’s degree is given after passing the comprehensive examinations.

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attending the Ph.D. program at FIU depends on whether you are a Florida resident or not. Florida residents have to pay lower tuition costs as compared to non-Florida residents. You must also take into account the living expenses, if you are coming from out of the state. The Graduate Tuition and Fees for the Academic Year 2022-23 are as follows: the tuition per credit hour is $455.64 for Florida residents, and $1,001.69 for non-Florida residents. A full time student would take 9 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters, and 6 credit hours during Summer semester. There are additional fees for photo ID, health, athletic, and parking which total $885.60 during Fall, $875.60 in the Spring, and $642.41 during Summer. A photo ID fee of $10 is charged in Fall semester. The total tuition and fees cost for the year would be $13,338.97 for Florida residents, and $26,444.17 for out of state students. International students would normally be assessed the out of state tuition fees. The total costs for full time international students (with out of state tuition rates) is estimated in the FIU’s Declaration and Certification of Finances Form.

Further resources on estimating costs of attendance:

• FIU Office of the Controller : This website gives a detailed overview of current fee structure.
• FIU One Stop Enrollment Services : This website gives a detailed worksheet of cost of attendance at FIU.
• FIU’s Declaration and Certification of Finances form : This form gives the annual estimate of graduate costs, including maintenance, books and supplies, and medical insurance (the form is used for international students to demonstrate financial capacity to carry out their studies at FIU). You can find additional information by visiting International Graduate Admissions ' webpage here .
• For information regarding   funding and scholarships   visit the University Graduate School's   Graduate Funding Website   or   FIU's Office of Scholarships

Submit an application online. Follow the link to start an application online via   FIU Graduate Admissions.

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College of Business

Ph.d. in business administration with a major in finance,    request information,    deadline to apply.

Begin your application today by entering the Graduate Admissions Portal .

Submit your application by: January 15  –  Application review begins  and will continue until positions are filled. March 1 – Application submission deadline. All supporting materials must be received by March 15.

   Contact Us

• Contact  Dr. Irena Hutton , program director, for more information on the Finance major, its content and curriculum.
• Email Elizabeth Kistner , Ph.D. graduate advising director, for more information about the admissions process.

Graduate Programs Office   850-644-6458   877-587-5540 (toll free)   [email protected]

Join us for a virtual info session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3!

Finance  is one of seven majors offered through FSU’s College of Business’ Ph.D. in Business Administration. The major admits three or four candidates each fall, and the program takes five years to complete.

• Emphasizes investments, corporate finance, financial institutions and markets
• Includes primary seminars in corporate finance, investments, financial theory
• Encourages support area courses in econometrics
• Includes research courses in statistics, econometrics, mathematical economics and financial mathematics, comprehensive exams and dissertation.

For an overview of FSU’s Ph.D. in Business Administration and its seven majors, download the brochure .

   Student Accomplishments

Bentley University; Brigham Young University; California State University – Fullerton; Cornerstone Research; Hofstra University; Lehigh University; Ohio University; Stetson University; Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology; University of Missouri – Kansas City; University of New Hampshire; University of North Alabama; University of San Diego; University of South Alabama; University of South Carolina; University of South Florida; University of Tulsa; University of West Florida; University of Texas – El Paso; University of Texas – San Antonio; University of Wyoming; Utah State University; Wake Forest University; Wharton Research Data Service; Xavier University; Xiamen University, etc.

Kelly Bergsma , Outstanding Teaching Assistant; selected to attend the Yale Summer School in Behavioral Finance, American Finance Association (AFA) travel award Nick Clarke , College of Business Teaching Assistant Award Inger Daniels , McKnight Fellowship Brandon Mendez , McKnight Fellowship Yuting Meng , American Finance Association (AFA) travel award Andrew Schrowang , nominated for the University Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Kelsey Syvrud , prestigious fifth year of College of Business doctoral funding for further research; selected for summer International Finance Program at George Washington University Mark Buckwalter , McKnight Fellowship Aaron Brock , Legacy Award

Presentations

Spencer Barnes , presented at Florida Finance Conference, Academy of Economics and Southern Finance Association Conference Kelly Bergsma , selected to present dissertation essay at the Financial Management Association Europe Doctoral Student Consortium

DEFENDED DISSERTATIONS

• “Exploring the Dark Side of Corporate Political Connections” by Cayman Seagraves ; Dr. April Knill, major professor (2023)
• "Two Essays on the Implications of Judge Stock Ownership" by  Joseph  Kindelsperger ;  Dr. April Knill, major professor (2023)
• "Two Essays on Corporate Finance" by  Jingfang Wang;  Dr. James Ang, major professor (2022)
• "Two Essays on Corporate Culture" by  Spencer Barnes ; Dr. Yingmei Cheng, major professor (2022)
• "Two Essays on Labor in Corporate Finance" by  Brandon Mendez ; Dr. Yingmei Cheng, major professor (2022)
• "Two Essays on Managerial Learning in Corporate Acquisitions" by  Andrew Schrowang ; Drs. Yingmei Cheng and Tony Liu, major professors (2021)
• "Two Chapters on Corporate Share Repurchases" by  Nicholas Clarke ; Dr. Donald Autore, major professor (2020)
• "Racial and Gender Diversity on Boards of Directors: Effects on Profitability and Analyst Recommendations" by  Inger Daniels , Dr. Yingmei Cheng, major professor (2019)
• "Essays on the Disposition Effect and Asset Prices" by  Hope Han , Dr. Donald Autore, major professor (2019)
• "Two Essays on Corporate Finance" by  Zhigqian Dora Jiang ; Dr. James Ang, major professor (2019)
• "An Examination of Cost-Minimization Strategies in Seasoned Equity Offerings" by  Timothy A. Jones ; Dr. C.F. Sirmans, major professor (2019)
• "Two Chapters on Firm Insiders" by  Matthew Pierson ; Dr. Irena Hutton, major professor (2019)
• "Essays on Mergers and Acquisitions" by  Aaron Rosenblum ; Dr. Yingmei Cheng, major professor (2018)
• "Two Essays on Asset Pricing" by  Karen E. Sherrill ; Dr. David Peterson, major professor (2018)
• "Two Essays on Cash Holdings: The Compensation Benefits of Corporate Cash Holdings and the Impact of Cash Holdings Volatility on Firm Value" by Stephan Douglas Shipe; Dr. Yingmei Cheng, major professor (2018)
• "Two Essays on the Internationalization of Investors Bases" by  Kelsey Lynne Syvrud ; Dr. April Knill, major professor (2018)

  Program Requirements

Prerequisites.

All Finance doctoral students must complete graduate level courses in Investments, Econometrics, and Statistics, and undergraduate level courses in Calculus I, Calculus II, Linear Algebra, and Mathematical Economics.  The Finance doctoral adviser and the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs must approve course selections to meet the above requirements.

MAJOR  REQUIREMENTS

All Finance doctoral students must complete courses in three areas: Tools for Analytical Research (TAR), Primary Finance and Support.

I. Tools for Analytical Research (TAR) Area

Students typically take a selection of analytical-tool courses that provide the tools and skills necessary to understand and conduct research in finance.

Students must take the following three TAR courses:

• ECO 5403 Static Optimization
• ECO 5416 Econometrics I
• ECO 5423 Econometric Theory

Plus two additional quantitative courses in Statistics, or Economics numbered 5000 and above with the approval of the primary area adviser.

II. Primary Finance Coursework

The primary area courses and seminars provide opportunities for in-depth study. In addition to the Economics requirement in the TAR area, Finance students are required to take graduate courses in micro- or macro-economics. The selection of these courses is subject to the approval of the primary area adviser.

The doctoral primary area in Finance covers the foundations and theories of finance. Finance students must take the following doctoral seminars and courses:

• FIN 6449 Doctoral Seminar in Corporate Finance
• FIN 6527 Doctoral Seminar in Investments - Finance and Investments
• FIN 6804 Foundations of Financial Theory I
• FIN 5935 Foundations of Financial Theory II
• FIN 6842 Empirical Research in Finance
• FIN TBD - Supervised Research/Directed Individual Study in Finance (number of courses and topics vary)
• TBD - One elective approved by the doctoral adviser

The requirement for an elective course, chosen in consultation with the Finance program director, is designed to allow some minimum specialization by students. As some examples, this course could be a multinational finance course, a financial institutions course, an economics course or an additional quantitative course. In addition to these regularly scheduled seminars, the Finance Workshop meets periodically to share the results of recent research conducted by FSU faculty and doctoral students and by invited scholars from other universities. Finance Doctoral students are required to attend the Finance Workshop seminars.

In addition to these courses, first- and second-year students will participate in a professional development series that will be an additional registered course in each semester of the first two years of the program. The development series is designed to introduce doctoral students to the roles and responsibilities of faculty members, including research ethics, communication with faculty at other universities, the research review process, balancing research, teaching and service, among other topics.

There is also a requirement that each student complete a research paper. This paper is based on independent research by the student, primarily during the second year of the program, and under the supervision of two faculty members. The research project is undertaken in the student’s area of interest to facilitate development toward his/her dissertation. The project culminates with the student presenting the research results to the finance faculty. Students must complete their research paper prior to taking the finance preliminary examination.

III. Support Area Coursework

Finance doctoral students typically choose a Support Area in econometrics. Normally, four courses are required in the Support Area.  In addition, at least two of the courses required in the Support Area cannot be used to satisfy other requirements.  

SAMPLE COURSE Sequence

  Application Process

Admission decisions are made by the college’s Doctoral Admissions Committee and are based on a combination of factors, including prior academic record from accepted universities; GRE or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT preferred) scores taken within the past five years; letters of recommendation; experience; record of accomplishments. Admission is competitive and focused on students with grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher and GMAT scores of at least 600 or GRE scores of at least 155 on each section of the revised GRE.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Login to  admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp (applications will only be accepted through this portal).
• Begin your application by logging in with your FSUID or clicking the link to register to get one.
• Complete your online application form and submit.
• This will generate automated email sent to your references by our system to request that they submit a recommendation for you and answer a series of standardized questions.
• Submit your Statement of Purpose (2-3 pages).
• Submit a current resume or C.V.
• Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee.
• Request that each college or university you have attended submit an official transcript to FSU (see below for email/address).
• Transcripts are considered official if they are sent directly to FSU (either through the U.S. mail or electronically) by your undergraduate or graduate institution.
• Request that official GMAT or GRE scores (and TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DuoLingo/Cambridge C1 Advanced/Michigan Language, if applicable) be submitted to FSU (see below for email/address)
• Test scores will only be considered official if sent directly from the testing service. The code for ETS to send (GRE and TOEFL) scores to FSU is 5219. The code to send GMAT scores to FSU is PN8K567.
• An English proficiency exam score (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE) must be submitted for international applicants whose native language is not English or who have not received a college degree from an institution where the instruction is primarily in English.

Have transcripts and test scores sent to [email protected] or:

Graduate Admissions Office 222 S. Copeland St. 314 Westcott Building Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-1410 USA

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

International applicants should visit gradschool.fsu.edu/admissions/international-admissions for information concerning financial responsibilities, degree equivalency, etc.

English Language Proficiency Exam International applicants whose native language is not English or who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in an English-speaking country are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL,) the International English Language Testing System (IELTS,) the Pearson Test of English (PTE,) Duolingo, Cambridge C1 Advanced Level, or Michigan Language Assessment and submit official test results in order to be admitted to Florida State University. The College of Business requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test, a minimum of 7.0 on the IELTS exam , or a minimum of 66 on the PTE , a minimum score of 120 on Duolingo , a minimum score of 180 on Cambridge C1 Advanced Level , or a minimum score of 55 on the Michigan Language Assessment taken within the past two (2) years.

  Program Costs

Ph.D. students typically take 27-33 credit hours each year. Here are the estimated program costs for the 2023-2024 academic year:

• Florida residents: $479.32 (tuition plus fees) per credit hour.  Total estimated program cost is $12,941.64 - $15,817.56 per year.
• Non-Florida residents: $1,110.72 (tuition plus fees) per credit hour.  Total estimated program cost is $29,989.44 - $36,653.76 per year.

Note: These costs do not include required books, supplies for courses, or required health insurance. Costs are subject to change. Fees above do not include some per-term flat fees for FSUCard and facilities use. For a breakdown of on-campus student fees and their explanations, visit the university’s  Tuition Rates  page.

  Residency Information

The doctoral program is a full-time program that lasts four to five years. Students should plan to live in the Tallahassee area year-round, including summers. Our program is not set up for individuals who wish to take courses part time or online.

  Financial Assistance

The College of Business awards financial assistance to applicants based on academic criteria and performance. The goal of the college is to provide assistantships and/or fellowships to all of our admitted doctoral students, subject to overall enrollment and fiscal limitations. Most doctoral students who request funding, who maintain a satisfactory level of academic and work performance, and who are in residence receive financial assistance from the college. Annual stipends and supplementary assistance such as travel expenses for conference attendance will vary among cohorts and programs. Students who are not Florida residents should note that tuition waivers associated with assistantships only cover the out-of-state portion of their tuition for year one of the program. Out-of-state tuition waivers are generally not available for years two through five.   Doctoral students on assistantship are supported for four full academic years, contingent upon satisfactory performance in the program. Eligibility for fifth-year support is considered for a student having made substantial progress toward placement at a research-oriented university. For a full list of Florida State University funding and awards, visit gradschool.fsu.edu . Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all completed application materials before January 15 to be eligible for additional funding opportunities at the university level.

AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS

The College of Business awards financial assistance to applicants based on academic criteria and performance. There are various scholarships available for graduate students. Visit our graduate scholarships page to learn more.

(Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all completed application materials before January 15 to be eligible for additional funding opportunities at the university level.)

• For a full list of Florida State University funding and awards, visit  gradschool.fsu.edu
• For more information on Florida State University's research and research funding, visit  research.fsu.edu
• For more information on Florida State University's graduate fellowships and awards, visit  ogfa.fsu.edu

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Tuition funding assistance.

FIU offers various Fellowship and Assistantship opportunities for new and continuing students.

Fellowships

Fellowship options for new students are:

• The Presidential Fellowship
• The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship
• FIU McNair Graduate Fellowship
• Latin American and Caribbean Fellowship

For current students the fellowship options are:

• The Dissertation Evidence Acquisition Fellowship (DEA)
• The Dissertation Year Fellowship (DYF)

For more information on how to apply for these fellowships,   click here .

Graduate Assistantships

Prospective PhD applicants who submit complete applications before the Jan 15 deadline may also be considered for a Graduate Assistantship.

Recipients will be awarded a yearly stipend, health insurance coverage, tuition waiver for up to 9 credits per semester and 6 credits in the Summer semester in exchange for 20 hours of Teaching Assistant work per week.

For more information on the duties and responsibilities of Graduate Assistants,   click here .

Out-of-State Linkage Programs

International students from Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, France, Israel, Japan, and West Africa are also eligible for out-of-state tuition waivers through Florida Linkage Institutes administered by other institutions. For more information on these waivers,   click here .

Useful links

• More information on   Graduate Funding.
• FIU Financial Aid Office

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Fall 2024 aid, five steps to ensure you receive your fall term financial aid.

Step 1:  Enroll for at least a half-time credit hour load (six hours for undergraduates, four hours for graduate students; waitlisted courses do not count toward your total enrollment ). To receive all of the aid offered, you must have full-time enrollment by the Drop/Add deadline (Sept. 16) .

Step 2:  Double-check your document status to be sure you have submitted all required materials. If asked for follow-up documents, find the list on Wolverine Access.

Step 3:  Complete and sign a Master Promissory Note for federal loans on the Federal Student Aid website if you are a first-time Direct Loan borrower or Grad PLUS borrower at U-M.

Step 4:  Complete loan entrance counseling on the Federal Student Aid website if you are a first-time Direct Loan borrower or Grad PLUS borrower at U-M.

Step 5:  Be sure to resolve any academic or financial holds that have impacted your ability to enroll for the fall semester. 

Once all of the above items, as applicable, are met, your aid funds will be released and applied to tuition, fees, and housing charges on your student account.

Excess funds will either be:

• Directly deposited to your bank account. To sign up for direct deposit, or verify your bank account information, log in to the Student Business section of Wolverine Access > Payroll and Compensation > Direct Deposit. To view deposits, select “View Checks.” Do this as soon as possible to ensure payment.
• A check will be mailed to your current (local) address listed on Wolverine Access. If no current address is listed, the check will go to the permanent address on file.

Note: Because some aid covers only tuition (not orientation charges, phone bills, lost ID fees, etc.), you could receive a refund when there are outstanding charges on your student account. You are responsible for paying the balance on your account even after you receive a financial aid refund.

Did You Know?

• Some aid programs require full-time enrollment, while others may be reduced for less than full-time attendance.
• It’s not enough to enroll in courses. You must participate to be eligible for financial aid.
• Students must report additional scholarships, departmental funding, Michigan Education Trust, or veterans’ benefits not already on notices that may affect aid.

Understanding Your Bill

To find your bill on Wolverine Access:

• Visit Wolverine Access
• To see your charges in detail, select "Account Inquiry" from your Student Center.

The Charges Due  section shows a running total of your charges by due date. You may view individual bills by clicking on the invoice number in the Invoices Due section.

Because bills are issued before financial aid funds for fall term are credited to student accounts, a special item called Pending Aid  is displayed on the bill. This is the amount of financial aid the university expects to credit to your account based on the financial aid notice. It is a snapshot in time and does not change.

The  Amount Due  section shows the total amount owed before Pending Aid is included. If you are enrolled at least half-time, have signed your federal loan documents, and have completed the requirements to receive fall aid, Pending Aid will appear on your bill and be subtracted from your charges.

How Much Do I Owe?

If you have pending aid on your bill, take the Amount Due  at the top of the bill and manually subtract your Pending Aid . This is what you owe by Aug. 31, 2024. But keep in mind:

• Pending aid is the amount of aid you were expected to receive when the bill was issued. If you have received aid since then, it will appear on your Wolverine Access Account Summary page. (Additional funds may affect the amount of your aid.) Subtract this amount from your charges to determine the balance due or use the bill estimator on Wolverine Access to calculate it.
• Graduate student instructor/RA tuition waivers, private and PLUS loans, and third-party credits and private scholarships will not appear as pending aid. They are credited when funds are received. If they have not appeared by the time you pay your bill, pay the amount due on your bill to avoid a late fee. After funds are applied, your monthly bill will contain a credit.
• Disbursement of aid to students’ accounts will begin on or about Aug. 19 for the fall 2024 term. When funds are credited, pending aid items will be removed. Initial aid refunds will be issued to students Aug. 22.

Did You Receive a Private Scholarship?

• Checks sent to U-M are applied to the student account, half for fall and half for winter, unless otherwise specified.
• If a check is sent to the student but made out to U-M, submit it to us for processing. Checks can be submitted in person at the Scholarship Materials Dropbox, located in the second floor lobby of the Student Activities Building. 
• If a check is sent to the student and is copayable to the student and U-M, endorse and submit it.
• If a check is sent and made payable to a student, report this to us and apply funds to your student account.
• Private scholarship providers may submit scholarship payments electronically. You might consider sharing the instructions with your provider.

Note:  Always include your UMID on submitted payments.

Visit the Scholarship Checks & EFT Payments webpage for more information.

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Ph.d. in social welfare.

The Ph.D. in Social Welfare  prepares students in cutting-edge investigative techniques and methodologies.  The program has one of the fastest completion rates, and highest retention rates among social work Ph.D. programs nationally. Students can complete the program in as little as three years. We are able to achieve this because of an intensive first-year curriculum, and because students work closely with our nationally and internationally renowned faculty. Our Ph.D. graduates have secured positions in the best universities in the country, prestigious government institutes such as the National Institutes of Health, post-doctoral positions in Ivy League universities, as well as an increasing number of leadership positions in the community. Our graduates are especially sought after for their expertise in minority health disparities.

To find out more about the program please follow these links:

• Application procedures
• Curriculum and program of study
• Ph.D. Handbook
• Fellowships, scholarships and other financial aid
• Students are encouraged to apply for any and all of the following doctoral funding opportunities for which they qualify: Graduate Assistantships: https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01xxp3D7bacfTRY which opens in November or December.
• C.V Starr Scholarships https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgJU30kuogg2VdY which opens in November or December. More information on these funding mechanisms is available here: https://stempel.fiu.edu/students/funding-your-education/
• McKnight Doctoral Fellowships: https://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/funding/

The University Graduate School also has several fellowships and scholarships available for doctoral students. Please let Dr. Beaulaurier know if you believe that you qualify for any of the awards available at this website: https://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/funding/

In particular these programs which are available to first year students:

• Undergraduate to Graduate Program (UtGP)
• Presidential Fellowship (PF)
• Veteran’s Fellowship
• Inclusion Fellowship
• Provost Employer Supported Tuition Fellowships

Richard Beaulaurier Graduate Program Director, Ph.D. Program in Social Welfare, [...]   305-348-5876   [email protected]

Return on investment of an FIU MBA degree ranks top 10 in the country

By Cynthia Corzo

August 9, 2024 at 10:25am

The return on investment (ROI) of an FIU Business MBA ranks in the Top 10 among schools nationwide, according to the latest Bloomberg’s Business School ROI Calculator report.

The 2024-2025 report determined a master’s degree from FIU’s School of Business will deliver a 17.7% ROI annually on a student’s investment, which includes tuition, room and board and other living and school expenses.

“Our success is that we’re focused on our students, the quality of our programs and their career opportunities,” said William Hardin, dean of FIU Business. “We’re not doing rocket science. We’re just focused on our students.”

According to Bloomberg’s report, the median ROI for all schools is 12.7%. These are based on Bloomberg Businessweek’s Best B-Schools ranking surveys of people who attended 77 different MBA programs in the U.S. and graduated in 2014 through 2023.

Built on the data reported to Bloomberg from surveys distributed to alumni for the publication’s annual rankings, the calculator is designed to help students determine whether pursuing an MBA is financially viable. It also helps students as they try to decide which are the best choices available to them among U.S.-based, full-time MBA programs.

The Bloomberg Businessweek return-on-investment tool for business schools relies on a standard calculation for measuring financial success: profit relative to initial principal.

Calculating the investment included:

• Tuition, room, board and any other living expenses while out of the full-time workforce.
• Forgone income over the months spent attending school and any additional time out of the full-time workforce, based on pre-MBA salary, minus any money earned while at school from internships or other jobs.
• Interest on any student loans for their full term (usually 10 years).

Determining gross returns included:

• The difference between post-MBA and pre-MBA salaries for the 10 years after graduation.
• The value of any signing bonus after being invested for 10 years.

The Ohio State University

Financing Your Education Planning for your future

Financial aid is intended to help you finance your education when family and personal resources are not adequate to meet your total educational costs. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work offers a very competitive tuition rate. Ohio residents and online students, even those outside of Ohio, pay in-state tuition, which is  $6,570 per semester  for a full-time student (8-18 credit hours). On campus, out-of-state students pay out-of-state tuition rates.

Master of Social Work students have the option of being full-time or part-time students. A student taking between 8-18 credit hours a semester is considered full time. Anything under eight credit hours a semester is considered part time. Keep in mind, eight credit hours costs the same as 18 credit hours, even if you are a part-time student who is taking 8 or 9 hours.

Tuition and Fees

• To access the current tuition table for our  on-campus  Master of Social Work program
• Registrar’s Tuition and Fees Tables
• To access the current tuition table for our  online  Master of Social Work program
• Ohio State Online Tuition and Fee Information

Student Financial Aid

Please visit the web site of  OSU’s Student Financial Aid Office  for more information:

1st Floor SAS Building 281 W Lane Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Email:  [email protected] Phone:  614-292-0300 Toll-free:  800-678-6440 

OSU School Code for FAFSA is  003090. 

College of Social Work Scholarships

The College of Social Work understands the financial challenges you may face in completing your social work education and offers numerous scholarship opportunities made possible through the generous contributions of our donors.

The College of Social Work Scholarship application for the 2024-25 academic year  will open on Dec. 1, and will close March 15.  Our scholarships are varied and awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, and professional area of interest in social work. Scholarship awardees will be notified of their selection in April 2024 and funds will be applied in Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025.

Submit your scholarship application

• A personal statement: a prompt will be available on online application.
• A one-page résumé that highlights work, volunteer, and educational experiences relevant to the social work field.
• The name and contact information of three academic or professional references.

If you are interested in being considered for a  need-based scholarship , you must also complete the  FAFSA  by March 15.

Graduate School Fellowships

There are a number of fellowships offered through the Graduate School.  If you are interested in being nominated for fellowships, please visit the Graduate School web page to determine your eligibility and deadlines to apply.  Fellowships are available for full-time on campus students only. 

Please note: in order to be considered for a University Fellowship nomination, applications must be submitted by Dec. 1. 

Ready to Apply to Graduate School at Ohio State?

Check out the btaa freeapp fee waiver.

• Complete the  FreeApp Request Form
• General  eligibility requirements  for the FreeApp Fee Waiver
• Participation in SROP, McNair, LSAMP, Hughes, AmeriCorps, GEM, or the National Name Exchange – will require proof of participation from a program coordinator.
• Complete your OSU application 2 weeks after completing your FreeApp Fee Waiver Request Form OR after receiving confirmation from [email protected].
• When filling out your OSU application select: “Big Ten Academic Alliance FREE APP” in the Submit tab, section “Fee Waivers.”
• The Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions will send you an email (“Thank you for Applying”) once your FreeApp Fee Waiver and Graduate Application have been verified and accepted.
• Questions regarding the BTAA FreeApp or the verification process? Contact us at:  [email protected]

Additional Resources

If you are unsure of how you will be able to pay your tuition fees, please find the TOPP Payment Plan option from the Registrar’s Office

Find more information on aid for Graduate and Professional Students from the Registrar, including:

• Applying for scholarships via the Scholarship Universe
• Filling at your FAFSA