Overview
Our Accounting program at Wilfrid Laurier University provides students with a breadth of knowledge of accounting theory and research methodologies. Through teaching and research assistantships, coursework, seminars, and independent research, students develop analytical and interpretive skills as well as intellectual independence. We welcome applications from students in accounting or related fields, such as finance or economics.
Features
- We have one of the largest Accounting programs in Canada with 34 faculty and lecturers. Over the past 21 years, we have had 10 gold medallists on the Uniform Final Evaluation (now the Common Final Examination, administered by CPA Canada); this is more than any other university in Canada.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Management Foundations
- Research Methodology
- Survey of Accounting Research
- Seminar in Financial Accounting
- Seminar in Management Accounting
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Accounting View 6 other PhDs in Accounting in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree in business or related field with a minimum B+ standing.
- A GMAT score of at least 650 or a GRE score of at least 305. Please note that the GMAT/GRE requirement is mandatory for the application and cannot be waived.
- Proficiency in English.
- Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, an academic writing sample, and letters of reference.
Tuition Fee
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International
13770 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6885 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
5246 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2623 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Brantford
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Scholarships Information
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