Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Accounting] From University of California

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Accounting)

STEM Course

5 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Accounting

Tuition Fees

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	$17564
Food	$8094

All admitted doctoral students receive a fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at the University of California is a 5 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The department has various courses and students must select one from six fields in order to apply to the program.
- Accounting
- Business and Public Policy
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management of Organizations
- Real Estate
A deep understanding of accounting research requires a substantial background in mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, and finance.
This background is acquired through formal coursework during the first and second years.
Students gain additional exposure to research through workshops as well as through research assignments and joint projects with faculty.
In addition, the accounting group links students with the real world through the Center for Financial Reporting and Management.
It is common for doctoral students to also serve as teaching assistants and, occasionally, instructors for undergraduate accounting classes.
In the classroom, faculty members emphasize both theory and practice by using a variety of teaching methods.
Rankings of academic reputation consistently place the Haas faculty solidly in the top ten of business schools worldwide.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
Students have a high level of scholarly ability, involving both quantitative and qualitative skills
Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
The submission of GRE and GMAT scores is compulsory for this 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.

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.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.