Overview

The PhD specialisation in Accounting and Auditing at NHH Norwegian School of Economics includes a diverse course portfolio inside and outside the department. Our PhD candidates are actively encouraged to make use of the opportunities in engaging in our international network for course work as well as for other research activities.

Research Environment

Every PhD candidate is provided with office space, computer facilities and administrative support. We make a particular effort to include the PhD candidates in the research activities of the department.

We also arrange the possibility for PhD candidates to pay a long term visit to foreign institution that are part of the department’s networks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Designs and Methodological Choices

Research Designs and Methodological Choices: Research Proposal (Accouting Track)

Research Ethics for the Social Sciences

Behaviroral Audit Research

Business Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting Auditing

Academic requirements

GMAT

600

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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

Master of Science (MSc) or comparable degree relevant for your specialisation (e.g. MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Industry, Management, Law). Applicants must normally have completed a 5-year master’s degree programme.

Minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, B=four, C=three, D=two, E=one).

Minimum B (4) on your master thesis.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

As a student at NHH you are required to pay a small semester registration fee.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month

Living costs

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