↳ Doctoral
ApplyThe School of Accountancy offers graduate programs leading to the Paul and Lynn Ann Vogel Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. These programs prepare students for advanced professional careers in public, private, and governmental accounting, as well as careers in academic research and teaching.
Recognizing the dynamic nature of the accounting profession and the need for graduate education to anticipate emerging developments, the School’s programs emphasize advanced study in accounting theory and practice, emerging technologies and quantitative methods, data analytics, economics, and business. Students also have opportunities to engage with practicing accountants through both on-campus and off-campus activities, fostering the exchange of ideas and participation in addressing real-world professional challenges.
Accountancy, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral | On Campus
Admission Criteria
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | February 1 |
- A prior record of outstanding academic performance
- Strong letters of recommendation
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Accountancy PhD Program
- 3 Recommendation letters, mailed or accepted electronically through the Graduate School online application
- Statement of Purpose, uploaded to online application or mailed
- Resume, uploaded to online application or mailed
- Official GMAT or GRE scores required
Prerequisites for the Doctoral Degree
International students should note that we rarely admit a student directly from outside the United States unless they have studied/worked in an English-language setting.
Prerequisites to undertaking doctoral course work include one, and preferably two, semesters of calculus; an introductory statistics course; intermediate-level microeconomic theory; and an undergraduate accounting major (or equivalent). Prior graduate work is not required for admission to the program, but most successful applicants do have a master’s degree.
Marsha Richins
Director of Graduate Study
phone 573-882-0280
place 430 Cornell Hall