Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [4 Years]
$4,469 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Accounting

  • PhD in Accounting at Simon Fraser University is a 4-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program.
  • It is a course-based and research-intensive program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The PhD in Accounting at SFU Beedie aims to attract people who will shape the next generation of thought leaders.
  • Students will be addressed accounting problems by applying the insights and tools gained from economics, finance, mathematics and statistics.
  • Specializations in Accounting are:
    • Investor Protection
    • Market Behavior
    • Human Information Processing
    • Judgement And Decision Making In Accounting And Auditing
    • Information Economics
    • Internal Auditing
    • Audit Markets And Systems
    • Corporate Governance
    • Financial Reporting Quality
    • Accounting And Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Sustainability Reporting
    • Performance Measurement And Productivity
    • Foreign Markets, Disclosure And Regulation
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favorable for students.
  • The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
  • The average salary goes up to 97,500 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $4469 $4469 $4469 $4469
Total Fees $4469 $4469 $4469 $4469

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 93 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
  • A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
  • Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
  • A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the 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
  • Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution 

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.