PhD Accounting at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

The objective of this program is to provide the student with a sound foundation in the body of knowledge of business administration, broad exposure to the discipline of accounting, and the greater depth in accounting required to specialize and to enter the profession with the prospect of rapid career progress, high-level responsibility, and future leadership. The program is designed to provide outstanding students with the educational foundation for successful careers in public accounting, industry, consulting, not-for-profit organizations, and educational and financial institutions.

Faculty: Red McCombs School of Business | Duration: 30 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 semester credit hours. Students also write first-year and second-year research papers. Those without teaching experience complete B A 398T and teach an entry-level accounting course. Four or five years are generally needed to complete the coursework and dissertation phases of the degree program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): Admission to the PhD program is based on a holistic review by the PhD Admissions Committee of several factors, including the applicant’s motivations for doctoral study, academic and work experience, and academic credentials. The number of applicants admitted is limited by the faculty’s commitment to provide financial assistance, excellent teaching, and expert guidance to each student.

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.

Graduate application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/apply

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