Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Accounting in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Accounting Ph.D. program prepares students for academic careers at prestigious institutions by immersing them in high-caliber research. This economics-driven curriculum emphasizes empirical studies in accounting, particularly in capital markets, auditing, and taxation. Participants learn to investigate accounting phenomena through economic frameworks and archival research techniques. The program cultivates essential research abilities, builds fundamental knowledge, and nurtures creative thinking, self-direction, and persistence. Numerous avenues exist for enhancing communication skills and collaborating with faculty on research initiatives. Students benefit from extensive data resources, advanced software tools, and regular participation in national scholarly conferences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose
Write an essay describing your main strengths and why you wish to undertake a doctoral program in your intended area of concentration.
As part of this essay, also describe how the doctoral program fits into your long-term interests and objectives. (No required page length)
UPLOAD to the online application.
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
UPLOAD to the online application.
Three Letters of Recommendation
To the extent possible, these letters should be from academic faculty, and should comment on the applicant's potential for intensive doctoral studies, ability and motivation for scholarly research, and teaching capacity. Letters should be prepared on letterhead. There is no specific form.
Each recommender will UPLOAD recommendation to the online application. Instructions provided on the application.
Official Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the on-line application and will be reviewed as part of the application packet. Official transcripts must be received by the Graduate School prior to matriculation.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
Write an essay describing your main strengths and why you wish to undertake a doctoral program in your intended area of concentration.
As part of this essay, also describe how the doctoral program fits into your long-term interests and objectives. (No required page length)
UPLOAD to the online application.
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
UPLOAD to the online application.
Three Letters of Recommendation
To the extent possible, these letters should be from academic faculty, and should comment on the applicant's potential for intensive doctoral studies, ability and motivation for scholarly research, and teaching capacity. Letters should be prepared on letterhead. There is no specific form.
Each recommender will UPLOAD recommendation to the online application. Instructions provided on the application.
Official Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the on-line application and will be reviewed as part of the application packet. Official transcripts must be received by the Graduate School prior to matriculation.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
Tuition
USD
40,746