$43,832 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Accounting
- The University of Pennsylvania offers a Ph.D. in Accounting with a duration of 4 years.
- This course is offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is provided on-campus.
- The Accounting PhD program trains students to do rigorous research in accounting, a specialized area of financial economics.
- The program is highly analytical and quantitative.
- This program provides students with opportunities to interact with faculty and get started on relevant research early in the program.
- Required research elements include the accounting workshop colloquium, the first-year research assistantship, and the first and second-year summer research papers.
- Some of the courses in this program are:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Financial Economics
- Advanced Statistical Inference
- Empirical Research in Accounting
- Game Theory and Applications
- Accounting Theory Research
- Finance Elective
- Econometrics/Statistics Elective
- The student-faculty ratio at the University of Pennsylvania is 6:1.
- According to PayScale, the average salary of Yale University Graduates is 95,500 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $38732 | $38732 | $38732 | $38732 |
| Compulsory Fees | $3552 | $3552 | $3552 | $3552 |
| Other Fees | $1548 | $1548 | $1548 | $1548 |
| Total Fees | $43832 | $43832 | $43832 | $43832 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 324 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should have completed a master’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
- A strong undergraduate preparation in microeconomics and mathematics is an advantage, as is some prior training at the undergraduate or graduate level in accounting, finance, or economics.
- Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
- Students need to submit the result of the GMAT exam score, the minimum score should be 730 out of 800.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.