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Good afternoon,
If you have students expressing interest in Business Research, (Pre) PhD Programs, or
Research-Intensive Careers… please send them my way! 😊
Pathway Highlights:
* Prepares students to become competitive candidates for Business Ph.D. Programs and
Careers
* Seminar-Style series taught by distinguished Alvarez College of Business Faculty
* The first course (GBA 3013 / 6013) starts next semester (Spring 2024) for Undergrads
& Master’s students, approval required
* Benefits: PhD Success Clinics, Faculty Mentors, Present your own Research, PhD
Application Guidance, Attend Conferences, Symposiums, more
Key Dates/Info:
* Info Session - this Wednesday, Oct. 18th at 2:30pm (Alvarez College of Business
Student Success Center)
* Priority Submissions: Oct. 23rd (resume & statement of interest) to receive
instructor approval before spring registration opens
* Website: https://business.utsa.edu/pre-phd-pathway/
* Flyer – Attached
* Contact Claudia.Ortiz@utsa.edu<mailto:Claudia.Ortiz@utsa.edu> to receive the
submission link. I would be happy to answer questions and connect!
* Please share the following information with students (see below):
Thank you!
Claudia Ortiz
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
210.458.7324 office
claudia.ortiz@utsa.edu<mailto:claudia.ortiz@utsa.edu>
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Carlos Alvarez College of Business
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The Alvarez Pre-Ph.D. Pathway / Business Research
Track<https://business.utsa.edu/pre-phd-pathway/> prepares students to become
competitive candidates for careers in business and top Ph.D. programs. The pathway courses
are taught seminar-style by distinguished faculty from the Alvarez College of Business,
ranked among the Top 100 business research universities in the United States. Students
taking the introductory course (GBA 3013 / GBA 6013) during Spring Semester 2024 are
invited to attend The PhD Project’s 30th annual conference in Chicago, IL and join a
supportive network of academic peers and faculty across the nation. As part of the
Pathway, you will gain access to unique Ph.D. Success Clinics, Faculty Mentors, and be
able to present your own business research. Undergraduates must have a 3.25 cumulative GPA
or above and instructor approval is required for registration. Please contact
Claudia.Ortiz@utsa.edu<mailto:Claudia.Ortiz@utsa.edu> and receive a link where you
can submit your resume and statement of interest (up to 500 words max). In order to
receive notification before Spring Registration opens for priority groups on Oct. 30th,
submit materials in advance. An informational session will be held at the Alvarez College
of Business Student Success Center on Wednesday, October 18th at 2:30pm.
Priority Submission Date: Monday, October 23rd to receive notice before Spring
Registration Begins
Intro Course: GBA 3013 / GBA 6013 - Spring 2024
Honors and Business Honors Students = Counts as a S.P.I.C.E.S. Elective (Intellectual
Achievement & Research)
Info Session
Wednesday, Oct. 18th
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Alvarez College of Business Student Success Center
Website: https://business.utsa.edu/pre-phd-pathway/
Video: Why Research? <https://youtu.be/PRLuCMXVdvQ?t=46&si=-3NDZvY5ODJtEdr6>
Featuring Dr. Juan Manuel Sanchez, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Success &
Research
Questions? Contact Claudia Ortiz, Manager of Strategic Initiatives at
Claudia.Ortiz@utsa.edu<mailto:Claudia.Ortiz@utsa.edu>
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