RAWLS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS APPLICATION- Please follow this link to the abbreviated Rawls Online Application. 

ESSAYS- Please complete the following essay questions. Do not use more than one page for each essay.

1. What are your objectives in seeking a doctoral degree in business from Texas Tech University?

2. Describe your experiences and achievements relevant to your interest and capacity for pursuing a doctoral degree in business.

3. What are some of the scholarly research topics you think you might want to pursue during your studies?  

4. Tell us about an achievement of which you are most proud. Why?

RESUME- Attach a current resume indicating your employment and education history. Include academic, military, extracurricular, community activities, honors, scholarships received, professional organizations, articles or books published, papers presented, research or any other creative work.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION- All applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation. It is preferred that each recommender mails the letter of recommendation directly.

DOWNLOAD RECOMMENDATION LETTER HERE (PDF Format, 20KB)

REFERENCES- Please list the names and addresses of persons who will be furnishing a letter of recommendation.

1. ___________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________

OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

CHECKLIST FOR ITEMS REQUESTED BY THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE ADMISSIONS: Please follow this link to the Office of Graduate Admissions application http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions. The following is the checklist for The Office of Graduate Admissions:

Steps for Admission to a Master's or Doctoral Degree Program

1.  Complete an admissions application at least three months before the intended date of enrollment.  To be considered for fellowships, please have all materials into the Graduate School by February 1.

2.   A $50 non-refundable application fee ($60 International Students) is required of all Texas Tech graduate applicants.  Full time Texas Tech employees, their spouses, and dependents under age 25 may be exempted after completing the fee waiver form available in the Office of Graduate Admissions.

3.   Provide official transcripts of all previous college level study and be in good standing at all institutions attended.

4.   Provide official GMAT score report.  Score reports or additional information about the GMAT must be sent directly from GMAT Customer Service, www.mba.com.  All credentials are kept by Texas Tech University.

5.   Contact the graduate advisor in the department to which application is being made.  Additional tests, departmental applications, and/or recommendation letters may be required.  Departments may have specific deadlines.  Please check with them for specific information.  Some of this information may be available through Graduate School website links.

6.   If you are an Immigrant Permanent Resident, you must provide a copy of the front and back of your green card, as well as an Oath of Residency if you are claiming Texas residency for tuition purposes.  (The Oath of Residency Form will be provided upon your request.)

Applicants who cannot provide all documents required for admission to a degree program by the time of planned initial enrollment may be considered for nondegree admission.

APPLICATION DEADLINES- Applications may be made for the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms, with the exception of Finance, which accepts applications for Fall only.  All students are advised to complete their applications by March 1 for the fall semester; by September 1 for the spring semester; and by February 1 for the summer. Applications will be accepted after the deadline; however, the University cannot guarantee that late applicants will receive an admission decision in time to make the necessary visa and travel arrangements for the semester they wish to enter. 

INTERVIEWS- Individual departments may require a personal interview prior to the admission decision. This may be an on-campus visit or over the phone.  Appointments can be made for applicants to meet graduate faculty members and current doctoral students, or to attend class. Please contact the Rawls College of Business Graduate Services Center in advance for making these arrangements.

NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSIONS DECISION- Applicants are notified on the decision regarding their admission generally within eight weeks of receipt of all application materials. International applicants whose applications are completed by the above deadlines should receive a decision regarding their admission within two months.

CONTACT ADDRESSES- Applicants who wish to follow up on their application status may contact the following offices: