Overview

The Accountancy programme offered by City University of Hong Kong provides doctoral training through an integrated structure of coursework, research, and teaching activities aimed at preparing students for academic careers in accounting. It includes core courses in financial accounting, auditing, and accounting theory, alongside research methodology training and electives selected within and outside the department.

Key Facts

Students complete coursework followed by a qualifying examination to demonstrate foundational knowledge for research. The programme also includes seminar participation and thesis proposal development, culminating in an original dissertation and its defence, with research areas covering topics such as corporate governance, capital markets, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting
Auditing
Forensic Accounting
Taxation
Accounting Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Accounting View 4 other PhDs in Accounting in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a current MPhil student in the University seeking transfer to PhD candidature, or
Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized university, or
Hold a Bachelor’s degree with first class honors (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized university.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

190000 HKD / year

≈ 190000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

93984 HKD / year

≈ 93984 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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