Ph.D. in Business Administration Accounting

Admissions

Application Deadlines

  • September 12: Fall application begins
  • December 15: Early application deadline
  • February 1: Final application deadline*

 

Note, final deadline subject to change based on application rate. If a high volume of applications are received, enrollment will end early.

Application Process

Prospective applicants should complete and submit an electronic application by our program deadline.

Please visit our application process page for a comprehensive description of procedures and requirements.

Contact

We are happy to answer any questions you might have regarding our Ph.D. program

Dr. Matt Ege

Ph.D. Coordinator
James Benjamin Department of Accounting

Phone: (979) 845-2375
Fax: (979) 845-0028

 

Program

Current Student Profiles

Get to know our current class of candidates.

 

 

Excellence

#1 ranked Ph.D. program in the nation across all research topics and methods and #1 ranked program in the nation in audit research by Brigham Young University for research publications of recent Ph.D. graduates during the 2014-2019 period

Program Overview

Our doctoral program combines rigorous, thought-provoking coursework with independent and guided research opportunities.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration – Accounting Handbook provides an in-depth program overview and outlines requirements

Outcomes

Publications

The Ph.D. in Business Administration – Accounting program is designed to produce scholars capable of publishing in the top journals from the moment they graduate, if not before.

Placement

Our intention is to help launch Ph.D. students into successful, rewarding careers. We regularly place our students in tenure-track positions at top universities.

Developing a Research Portfolio

Over the course of the program, candidates will aim to develop an extensive repertoire of research, coursework, and publications. We offer a number of resources to aid students in their work such as the workshop program.

Opportunities

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Learn From the Best

Our faculty are distinguished scholars and instructors, extensively published and nationally recognized for their accomplishments. Many hold leadership positions in professional organizations and serve on editorial boards.

Finance Your Studies

Financial Assistance is available in the form of scholarships and financial aid to prospective students on a competitive basis.

In addition, there are a limited number of research assistantships and fellowships available to highly qualified students.