Conduct academic research in your chosen area of specialization and prepare for an academic career. If you're motivated and have a high degree of intellectual curiosity, the PhD in Accounting program will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding academic career. You'll receive the training necessary to develop expertise in a specialty area of accounting research. Choose a specialty area by selecting a core discipline like economics or psychology, a subject area like financial accounting or management accounting, and then a methods specialty like archival or experimental. With the School of Accounting and Finance's large faculty, their diverse expertise and research interests will give you many potential supervisors and specialty areas to choose from. You'll develop expertise in your specialty area through coursework, a research paper, and six research internships, along with a breadth of knowledge of accounting research to prepare you for a successful academic career. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Successful completion of a master's degree or honour's bachelor's degree with at least an 80% average is required. Students from various backgrounds, including economics, psychology and other academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Admissions will not be confined to those with a background in accounting, finance, or other business-related disciplines. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
A Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.