Ph.D. Accounting
The accounting department is nationally recognized for excellence. 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. Our doctoral program combines rigorous, thought-provoking coursework with independent and guided research opportunities.
Academic Overview
Our curriculum is designed to allow our students to graduate in five years with a competitive research portfolio. During the coursework phase of our program, students will take courses in economic theory, econometrics, and statistics. In addition, our students will take research seminars that cover a wide range of topics in accounting research.
Degree Details
Duration: 5 years
Class Type: In-Person
Location: College Station
Admissions
Below is a list of application requirements and information for prerequisites for each applicant.
- Completed Online Application in BusinessCAS
- Completed Essay Questions
- Transcript
- Resume
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- GMAT/GRE scores
- TOEFL or IELTS (International Candidates)
Research
We offer a number of resources to aid students in their work such as funding to present at conferences and a workshop program that brings leading scholars to campus.
Areas of Expertise
Based on research publications of recently graduated students for the six years after graduation, the 2021 BYU rankings for our program
Ph.D. Accounting
Across All Research Topics and Methods
Audit
Research
Tax
Research
Financial Accounting Research
Department
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions.
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.
Ph.D. In Accounting
Through coursework and seminars in the Ph.D. programs at Mays Business School, students are given the resources and opportunities to fully develop their research ideas! Lisa Tiplady, Ph.D. student in the James Benjamin Department of Accounting, shares her experience in the program, where she had the opportunity to practice presenting her research and receive one-on-one feedback from Mays faculty!
