East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Accounting in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
We take great pride in our thorough curriculum, globally distinguished faculty, and the inclusive setting where our doctoral students develop. A cornerstone of our Accounting Ph.D. program is the close partnership between candidates and professors. We carefully maintain an enrollment of about 12 full-time, on-campus students, ensuring optimal faculty-student engagement, teamwork, and financial support for all participants.
Our department earned 14th place in Brigham Young University's 2021 accounting faculty publication rankings (considering all works published since 1990) and secured 15th position in the 2019 Public Accounting Report's evaluation of Ph.D. programs.
Graduates of our Accounting Ph.D. program achieve remarkable professional accomplishments. They serve as accounting faculty at prestigious universities nationwide and have gained national acclaim for advancing accounting scholarship, education, and professional standards. Michigan State alumni occupy endowed accounting chairs, edit top-tier research publications, and have authored some of America's most popular accounting textbooks. They also lead major accounting departments, serve as business school deans, and hold influential roles in shaping national accounting policies. Our doctoral graduates stand out through their frequent participation on editorial boards of leading accounting journals and their consistent research publication success. This commitment to academic excellence defines the essence of MSU's accounting doctoral initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 600. TOEFL IBT - 100. .
At least a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution
A superior academic record
A minimum GMAT score of 600 (must be less than five years old)
A minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper), 250 (computer), or 100 (internet), for applicants whose first language is not English, even if they have a degree from a U.S. university, TOEFL score must be less than two years old)
Personal qualifications of sound character, perseverance, intellectual curiosity and an interest in scholarly research
Our admissions decisions are made after a consideration of all candidates who apply in a given year, based upon (a) GMAT scores, (b) past work experience in business contexts, (c) past GPA, (d) strength of letters of recommendation, and (e) quality of the personal essay by the applicant. Online or face-to-face interviews may also be requested in some cases, but not all.
References
We require three letters of reference from individuals who are able to appraise your personal interests, abilities and the likelihood that you will successfully complete your Ph.D. program. There is no specific recommendation form. Letters of recommendation should be uploaded via the recommendation portal. Alternatively, you may mail the letters to the department's address (see above) or email to [email protected].
Standardized test scores
To be considered for admission, you must submit a valid GMAT score (less than five years old). The Michigan State University Ph.D. in Accounting code for the GMAT is QH0-5P-04. International students must submit valid TOEFL scores (less than two years old) in order to be considered for admission. The Michigan State University code for TOEFL score is 1465.
Written statement of personal goals
This statement should address (a) the area(s) of accounting in which you are interested, (b) why you believe the program and faculty at Michigan State University fit your interests, and (c) your career objectives upon completion of your degree. This statement should be no longer than two pages (double-spaced).
At least a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution
A superior academic record
A minimum GMAT score of 600 (must be less than five years old)
A minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper), 250 (computer), or 100 (internet), for applicants whose first language is not English, even if they have a degree from a U.S. university, TOEFL score must be less than two years old)
Personal qualifications of sound character, perseverance, intellectual curiosity and an interest in scholarly research
Our admissions decisions are made after a consideration of all candidates who apply in a given year, based upon (a) GMAT scores, (b) past work experience in business contexts, (c) past GPA, (d) strength of letters of recommendation, and (e) quality of the personal essay by the applicant. Online or face-to-face interviews may also be requested in some cases, but not all.
References
We require three letters of reference from individuals who are able to appraise your personal interests, abilities and the likelihood that you will successfully complete your Ph.D. program. There is no specific recommendation form. Letters of recommendation should be uploaded via the recommendation portal. Alternatively, you may mail the letters to the department's address (see above) or email to [email protected].
Standardized test scores
To be considered for admission, you must submit a valid GMAT score (less than five years old). The Michigan State University Ph.D. in Accounting code for the GMAT is QH0-5P-04. International students must submit valid TOEFL scores (less than two years old) in order to be considered for admission. The Michigan State University code for TOEFL score is 1465.
Written statement of personal goals
This statement should address (a) the area(s) of accounting in which you are interested, (b) why you believe the program and faculty at Michigan State University fit your interests, and (c) your career objectives upon completion of your degree. This statement should be no longer than two pages (double-spaced).
Tuition
USD
30,663