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backgrounds from virtually all areas of study, including liberal arts, business administration, social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and law. Courses in business administration or management are not required for admission to the Carroll School of Managements M.B.A. program. However, students are expected to be proficient in English and mathematics. In addition, all applicants are expected to take the GMAT. In M.B.A. candidates, the Admissions Committee looks for evidence of academic and management potential. Work experience and prior academic performance are significant criteria in their evaluation. In general, students enter the program after at least two years of fulltime work experience. Leadership and community involvement are also important factors in admissions decisions. Master of Science in Accounting The M.S. in Accounting program considers applicants with academic backgrounds from virtually all areas of study, including liberal arts, business administration, social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and law. Courses in business administration or management are not required for admission to the Carroll School of Management M.S. in Accounting program. However, students are expected to be proficient in English. In addition, all applicants are required to take the GMAT. The Admissions Committee looks for evidence of superior intellectual ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the potential for a successful career in the accounting profession. Sound undergraduate scholarship, together with internship/work experience, and leadership and community involvement are significant criteria in their evaluation. Work or internship experience is not required to apply to the program, however, it can strengthen a candidates application. Master of Science in Finance Most students enter the M.S. in Finance program with a background in business or management. Applicants with undergraduate or graduate degrees in other subject areas are encouraged to apply early so that they will have the opportunity to fulfill prerequisites that may be required. An applicants quantitative skills are weighed heavily in the admissions decision. The GMAT is required for admission. M.B.A. Dual Degrees: Master of Science in Finance or Master of Science in Accounting Students must be admitted to both the M.B.A. and M.S. in Finance or M.S. in Accounting programs to enter the Dual Degree program. The M.B.A./M.S. in Finance program is highly analytical, and an applicants quantitative skills are weighed heavily in the admission decision. Students are expected to be proficient in English and mathematics. The GMAT is required for admission. The M.B.A./M.S. in Accounting program is for individuals interested in careers in public accounting, financial analysis, or financial management in a corporate or not-for-profit environment. Students are expected to be proficient in English. The GMAT is required for admission. Ph.D. in Finance Admission to the Ph.D. program in Finance is open to applicants who show evidence of strong intellectual abilities, a commitment to research and teaching, and previous preparation in an analytical field. Students are required to have demonstrated competence and basic knowledge of finance. A student entering the program without such a background may be required to take additional courses. The GMAT or GRE is required for admission. Ph.D. in Organization Studies Admission to the Ph.D. program in Organization Studies is open to applicants who show evidence of strong intellectual capabilities, a commitment to research and teaching, and previous academic preparation in fields related to management. Students are required to have demonstrated competence in the functional areas of management. Applicants who have not already received a M.B.A., or have not completed the equivalent of the M.B.A. core curriculum prior to entering the program may be required to take additional courses. The GMAT or GRE is required for admission. International Students All applicants who completed their undergraduate course work outside the United States must have the equivalent of an American bachelors degree (equivalency to be determined by the Associate Dean of the School). In addition, all students whose first language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). This requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a four-year course of study or have been enrolled for the past two years in a college or university in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, or New Zealand. The minimum score on the TOEFL is 600 (or 250 on computer-based scores). An official score report should be sent to the Carroll School of Management, Fulton 315, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3808, United States. Accepted international applicants must provide financial certification for two years for the M.B.A. program and one year for the M.S. in Finance program. Prospective international students with particular questions may wish to contact the Boston College Intercultural Office, McElroy Commons 114, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA; telephone: 617-552-8005; fax: 617-552-3473. Financial Assistance Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships The Carroll School of Management offers a number of assistantships and scholarships to full-time M.B.A., M.S. in Finance, and dual M.B.A./M.S. in Finance students. Assistantships and scholarships are merit-based awards. Awardees usually have two or more years of full-time work experience, 658 or above on the GMAT, 3.33 or above grade point average, and a strong set of application materials. NOTE: Interested applicants must submit with their application a current resume and a cover letter describing their skills and areas of interest. These materials must be submitted by October 15, 2005 for January 2006 entrance to the M.S. in Finance program; or submitted by March 1, 2006 for September 2006 entrance to the M.B.A. and M.S. in Finance programs. Graduate assistantships involve research or administrative duties in exchange for a stipend. M.B.A. assistantships are generally 10-hour per week assignments. M.S. in Finance assistantships are generally 8-16 hour per week assignments. Assistantships are available to both domestic and international applicants and can be offered in combination with academic scholarship awards. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and vary in amount. Decisions regarding assistantships and scholarships are made in April and May for September admission. Students who receive a scholarship or assistantship during the first year of the M.B.A. program and The Boston College Catalog 2005-2006 325 MANAGEMENT

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