Strong math skills are needed to manage and analyze data and have an impact on the type of research our doctoral students are ultimately able to do. For instance, economics-based PhD programs require evidence of solid training in math, econometrics, and statistics within the application. Recommendations for math courses for applicants applying to Accounting Information & Management include calculus, linear algebra, probability and mathematical statistics.

Degree_At a minimum, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution before entering Kellogg’s doctoral program in the coming fall. A master’s degree is not required for PhD admission; however, just over half of our students enter Kellogg with an advanced degree. Members of the current class have earned degrees in economics, engineering, the humanities, mathematics, the natural sciences, operations research, engineering, psychology and sociology.