$31,516 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at the University of California Los Angeles is a 5 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The accounting program will prepare students for an academic career at top research universities, supported by a faculty who specialize in empirical and theoretical financial accounting research.
- UCLA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by numerous special agencies.
- PhD students are required to take 13 quarter courses from outside the major field of study.
- The areas of the study of the program are:
- Accounting
- Behavioral Decision Making
- Operations and Technology Management
- Finance
- Global Economics and Management
- Management and Organizations
- Marketing and Strategy
- Students also have to attend the seminars which further prepare the students for research, presentation, and job market success.
- The department provides world-class faculty to the students.
- This interdisciplinary research laboratory serves as a major resource to the UCLA Anderson School of Management, contributing to our reputation for excellence in academic research.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $15102 | $15102 | $15102 | $15102 |
| Total Fees | $31516 | $31516 | $31516 | $31516 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- Students are expected to have a strong quantitative background, including linear algebra, multivariate calculus, statistics, and probability.
- A GPA of 3.8 (A- average grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale 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:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores 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.