University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Business Administration - Accounting in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,266
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Accounting Ph.D. Program builds its reputation on a firm dedication to cultivating exceptional research and teaching abilities. Though the training is demanding, you'll experience the advantages of a nurturing environment. Doctoral candidates in accounting align their dedication with our mission of achieving excellence in graduate studies, earning the chance to vie for prestigious faculty roles at leading universities.
Your coursework will include multiple doctoral-level accounting research seminars, along with classes in economics, finance, and related fields to bolster your specialization. Accounting research seminars will equip you with methodological frameworks to tackle investigative challenges in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, and tax policy. These sessions demonstrate applicable research techniques while evaluating the merits and limitations of each methodology. The department also hosts weekly research colloquiums featuring presentations by scholars from elite national institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Resume or CV: be sure to include extra-curricular activities, community activities, and an up-to-date work history.
Statement of Purpose (SOP): answer the following questions:
What are your career objectives in pursuing a doctoral degree in Business Administration?
Why have you chosen to apply to the Pennsylvania State University for graduate study?
Describe any previous research that you have done, as well as the kind of research you wish to pursue during your graduate studies and beyond.
Optional: To what other graduate business programs are you applying?
Transcripts: for every completed degree
Must be a scanned copy of an original transcript (Do not mail anything in at this time)
Advising transcripts and degree audits from a self-service website are not acceptable
Two recommendation letters: Each recommender will be contacted by e-mail, therefore it's important that you provide a valid e-mail address for each reference
If you wish to have more than 2 references, please send the names and e-mail addresses to [email protected], along with your name and student number
GRE/GMAT tests
Scores must be sent electronically from the testing center. The GMAT & GRE code for Penn State is 2660.
GMAT is required for Accounting.
Finance, Management and Organization, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain & Information Systems prefer GMAT scores, but the GRE is an acceptable alternative.
TOEFL test (For international applicants only)
Must have a total score of 80 or higher with a speaking score of 23 or higher.
IELTS scores are not accepted
Paper-based TOEFL minimum score: 585
Statement of Purpose (SOP): answer the following questions:
What are your career objectives in pursuing a doctoral degree in Business Administration?
Why have you chosen to apply to the Pennsylvania State University for graduate study?
Describe any previous research that you have done, as well as the kind of research you wish to pursue during your graduate studies and beyond.
Optional: To what other graduate business programs are you applying?
Transcripts: for every completed degree
Must be a scanned copy of an original transcript (Do not mail anything in at this time)
Advising transcripts and degree audits from a self-service website are not acceptable
Two recommendation letters: Each recommender will be contacted by e-mail, therefore it's important that you provide a valid e-mail address for each reference
If you wish to have more than 2 references, please send the names and e-mail addresses to [email protected], along with your name and student number
GRE/GMAT tests
Scores must be sent electronically from the testing center. The GMAT & GRE code for Penn State is 2660.
GMAT is required for Accounting.
Finance, Management and Organization, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain & Information Systems prefer GMAT scores, but the GRE is an acceptable alternative.
TOEFL test (For international applicants only)
Must have a total score of 80 or higher with a speaking score of 23 or higher.
IELTS scores are not accepted
Paper-based TOEFL minimum score: 585
Tuition
USD
43,266