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Ph.D. in Accounting

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The School of Accounting in the Moore School has established a national reputation for academic research. Although historically known for excellence in behavioral research, our faculty conducts research in all areas of accounting using many different research approaches. The result   is publications in the top academic accounting journals and also in many top academic journals in related fields such as finance, economics, psychology, organizational behavior and information systems. Of particular note, the Moore School has developed significant research capabilities in experimental laboratory markets research using innovative software and equipment obtained through sizeable National Science Foundation grants. Doctoral students are able to investigate financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing and information systems topics using this new and promising research approach.

Incoming students should anticipate the Ph.D. program taking five years to complete. Funding is available to support students attending conferences and doing research for their dissertations. For non-native English speakers, preference is given to individuals with school or work experience in an English-speaking country.

Application Process

For detailed information about requirements, application process and admissions timeline, as well as contact information for questions regarding the application/admission process, please visit the admissions requirements page .

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Accounting program of study.

The Ph.D. concentration in accounting provides students with the skills necessary to become productive scholars and teachers at major universities. Initially, all doctoral students complete a core curriculum that provides skills in research design and statistical analysis.

Students must also complete four doctoral seminars:

• ACCT 832 Doctoral Seminar in Accounting Research -  Seminar for beginning doctoral students that provides an overview of research topic areas, methods and designs currently used in accounting
• ACCT 833 Doctoral Seminar in Financial Accounting -  Research methods and issues related to financial accounting topics
• ACCT 834 Doctoral Seminar in Managerial Accounting — Research methods and issues related to managerial accounting topics
• ACCT 835 Doctoral Seminar in Auditing and Accounting Information Systems — Research methods and issues related to auditing and accounting information systems topic

In addition, all doctoral students complete a supervised research project at the end of their second year of study.

Typically, doctoral students take cognate courses in psychology, management information systems, finance or organizational behavior, although it is possible to study in other areas. Unlike many heavily structured doctoral programs, each doctoral student has considerable latitude in determining a program of study that fits the individual's unique academic interests.

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The University of Oklahoma's Steed School of Accounting evaluates each applicant individually in order to select for admission those applicants with the aptitude, scholarship, and analytical skills necessary to successfully complete an advanced degree. Most applicants (recent graduates with up to a few years of work experience) are generally required to submit the following materials in order to be considered for admission.  

• Transcripts of prior undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Graduate admission exam scores (typically GMAT, see following paragraph for possible exception)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE) for applicants from non-English speaking nations
• Statement of your reasons for pursuing a doctorate specializing in Accounting and why you chose to apply to the University of Oklahoma.

Virtually all applicants to OU take the GMAT, and some take the GRE.  With international applicants in particular, the GMAT serves a useful purpose for candidates to signal their ability.  We are not familiar enough with the education systems in other countries to rely on transcripts and letters of recommendation of people we don't know.  Consequently, we rely heavily on the GMAT in our evaluations of international applicants; the GMAT is also very important for domestic applicants.  As a general guideline, a GMAT score of 655 or above under the new format is seen by OU and many schools as a strong score (under the old GMAT scoring, this is equivalent to a score of 700 or above).

The English proficiency requirements are found here (click to view) .  All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English Language by taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam or by completing a degree at a university in the U.S. or from one of the countries on this list (click to view) .

Under extraordinary circumstances, such as when the applicant has remarkable academic or work experience, we may use other demonstrated qualifications to determine eligibility for admission and may waive the GMAT requirement.  Contact the PhD coordinator if you think this may apply to you. The GMAT is not waived for international applicants for the reasons stated above.

The application deadline is January 15. Applications after this date will be considered on a space available basis.  After reviewing applications, the final part of the selection process involves inviting a small set of strong applicants for a campus visit to meet with faculty and doctoral students to ensure a program fit.

GMAT, GPA and TOEFL Expectations

While the Steed School of Accounting does not have specific admission requirements (e.g. minimum GMAT score/GPA), admission is highly competitive. The PhD Committee, comprised of members of the accounting faculty, recommends admission on the basis of the total application.  Applicants to our PhD program provide application materials including: past degree(s), GPA, a graduate entrance exam score (typically GMAT), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.  As indicated above, we may, under extraordinary circumstances, consider applicants for admission with other demonstrated qualifications.

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GMAT Waiver

Qualifications for gmat waiver.

The GMAT requirement for admission to Charlton graduate business programs is waived if the applicant proves any of the following to UMass Dartmouth's satisfaction:

• An earned a baccalaureate degree (or the equivalent of a USA baccalaureate degree) in any major/discipline from an accredited college/university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• An earned graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) in any major/discipline from an accredited college/university. Minimum documentation required: Official transcript.
• Professional licensure or certification that requires a test of field-specific knowledge (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner) and is relevant to the master's degree sought.
• Letter of recommendation from at least 1 employer (preferably current employer)
• resume that cites months and years of all employment, all employer(s) name(s), all job title(s), and specific description(s) of managerial/supervisory duties.
• An earned Graduate Certificate from the Charlton College of Business with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30.

Applicants whose GMAT requirement is waived may still be required to take Foundation courses prior to beginning the MBA coursework. The waiver form is available to fill out in the Applicant Portal after you submit your application.

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