Overview

Combine conceptual and technical accounting skills with mathematics, statistics, econometrics and relational databases to produce original research at the University at Buffalo on the Accounting program. By examining current and relevant issues, doctoral students help advance the academic accounting field and contribute to the profession, governance and industry.

Features

Work with faculty who are ranked among the most productive researchers by the Academy of Management Journal, as well as by top scholarly journals within their discipline. Our faculty:

Are globally connected and have active research programs throughout Europe, Asia and North America

Are regularly cited in such international media outlets as the Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Washington Post, NPR, Bloomberg Business, Al Jazeera and Nasdaq

Collaborate with regional, national and international business leaders

Help you connect across disciplines throughout UB and with visiting scholars to gain exposure to a wide range of research paradigms

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for Economists

Econometric Theory

Microeconomic Theory

Theory of Finance

Research Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 38 other PhDs in Accounting in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
Letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

24264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

24264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

11304 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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