PhD Accounting at University of Rochester

Programme overview

The PhD in Accounting combines rigorous economics and quantitative training with an applied approach to accounting research, including corporate finance, financial regulation, capital market efficiency and the theory of the firm.

Faculty: Simon Business School | Duration: Five years of funding; coursework and exams structured over the first three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Year 1: microeconomics, econometrics, accounting and finance, a spring preliminary exam and a first-year research paper. Year 2: PhD-level accounting and finance courses, seminars and a qualifying exam paper. Year 3: active research and dissertation topic selection.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Simon PhD programmes (all areas): resume (business format), two essays of 250-500 words (plus an optional third), official transcripts from all colleges attended, official GMAT or GRE score report, three recommendations, and TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants (waivers available; Duolingo not accepted). Application fee $50. No minimum GPA or test scores stated.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Five years of funding; coursework and exams structured over the first three years

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