Overview

By the completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the theoretical, conceptual, and research foundations of accounting.

While teaching is an integral part of an academic position in accounting and is required by students in the program, the primary focus of the Accounting program from Louisiana State University is the acquisition of research skills. The combined experiences achieved through the PhD Program are designed to prepare the student to be a researcher, teacher, and colleague at the university level.

Program Details

Focus is to develop accounting scholars who are proficient and motivated to succeed in accounting academics. The program is designed to be completed in four years; students are given an opportunity to teach before graduation. In addition to graduate assistantships, we also offer support for students to attend doctoral consortiums and present papers at national and regional conferences providing opportunities for scholarly development, networking, and recruitment.

Faculty see the role of mentor as essential and are vested in spending time with these students to mentor and help develop their research and teaching practices. Doctoral students are encouraged to collaborate with faculty on research projects during and after the program. Interactions among PhD students bolster the department’s collegial, mentoring environment.

Programme Structure

Research Areas

Accounting information systems

Assessment

Audit regulation

Audit quality

Behavioral accounting and professional issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 43 other PhDs in Accounting in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

GMAT

600

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School
A minimum GMAT score of 600
A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the most recently completed 60 hours of work
Three letters of recommendation: Strong recommendations from individuals who have had the opportunity to observe the applicant's interest, ability, and commitment to a career of scholarship
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Tuition Fee

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International

29448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29448 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29448 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29448 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12533 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12533 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Baton Rouge

900 - 1400 USD /month

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