What is Owen's PhD program like and how hard is it to get in?

From Shawn Mobbs, Finance PhD Candidate:

One of the benefits to the PhD program here at Owen is the small size. Even though the program may be growing in the future, it is still relatively small. The downside of a small program is that it probably tougher to get accepted. However, the small size means you get more quality time with faculty and individualized attention earlier in the program.

Also, since most of your fist year courses are Econ PhD courses you will have plenty of peers in all of your classes (a lot of econ students also take finance classes). I am just about to complete my program and I have to say that it has been a very challenging 5 years, but it has been a great experience and I am excited about how the program here at Owen has prepared me for a career in academic research.

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