PhD Accountancy at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Doctor of Philosophy program in business administration with a concentration in accountancy, you develop the capability to review, analyze, conduct and publish research. The curriculum consists of a series of research seminars and theory-building and statistical coursework that supplement and complement your abilities and interests. In addition, you participate in ongoing research projects in conjunction with faculty members in the School of Accountancy.

Faculty: W. P. Carey School of Business | Department: Business Administration | Duration: 84 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Plan of Study This program consists of 12 credit hours of dissertation and 72 credit hours of coursework and research. Students may not apply credit hours earned from a previously awarded doctoral degree from ASU or another institution toward their current ASU doctoral degree.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers at leading research universities. Career opportunities include these positions: professor researcher in accounting research professor

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts GMAT scores portfolio letters of recommendation personal statement proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Applications are initially reviewed by a School of Accountancy doctoral committee using a portfolio approach. GMAT scores, prior academic performance, letters of recommendation and a personal statement are reviewed to ensure a good match between the applicant's goals and the school.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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