PhD Accounting at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The objective of the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Accounting) is primarily to develop scholars with an ability to teach and conduct independent research in the field of accounting. The program prepares students for careers as researchers and teachers by providing thorough preparation in the theory of business administration and developing the skills needed to conduct high quality research in this area. The curriculum emphasizes and develops the rigorous analytical skills needed to make significant scholarly contributions in fields of business.

Faculty: College of Business | Department: Business Administration | Duration: 54 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 54 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Seminar In Accounting Research I; Seminar In Accounting Research II; Seminar In Accounting Research III; Seminar In Accounting Research IV.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for careers as researchers and teachers by providing thorough preparation in the theory of business administration and developing the skills needed to conduct high quality research in this area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants who hold only an undergraduate degree, or fewer than 30 hours of graduate coursework, may be considered for admission. Such applicants should contact the PhD coordinator in Accounting prior to applying. Based on the coordinator’s assessment, bachelor’s entry students may be required to take up to 30 additional credit hours of coursework and dissertation-related credits to ensure they possess the competencies needed to successfully complete the program. Admission to the PhD program is based upon the completion of the general admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. For PhD program admission, a score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and a record of undergraduate and master's (if applicable) level academic performance are required. Students for whom English is not their native language must achieve a TOEFL score of at least 550. The TOEFL cannot be waived, even for students holding a master's degree from a U.S. university.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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