PS Statement of Purpose (SOP): answer the following questions: What are your career objectives in pursuing a doctoral degree in Business Administration? Why have you chosen to apply to the Pennsylvania State University for graduate study? Describe any previous research that you have done, as well as the kind of research you wish to pursue during your graduate studies and beyond. Optional: To what other graduate business programs are you applying? CV Resume or CV: be sure to include extra-curricular activities, community activities, and an up-to-date work history. Fee Application Fee $65 Transcript Transcripts: for every completed degree Must be a scanned copy of an original transcript (Do not mail anything in at this time) Advising transcripts and degree audits from a self-service website are not acceptable Two recommendation letters: Each recommender will be contacted by e-mail, therefore it’s important that you provide a valid e-mail address for each reference If you wish to have more than 2 references, please send the names and e-mail addresses to phd-ms@smeal.psu.edu, along with your name and student number