Overview

The Accounting course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management you’ll gain interdisciplinary insights and develop the expertise to publish in top journals and join global research communities.

Key facts:

At Frankfurt School, you will build a strong foundation in economics and quantitative methods while developing creative research ideas. Our curriculum for the Accounting Doctoral Programme encourages you to go beyond traditional accounting, integrating insights from finance, management and behavioral sciences to push the boundaries of the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics & Statistics
Performance Measurement & Incentives

Empirical Asset Pricing
Elective or Project
Accounting Information and Capital Markets

Advanced Topics in Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Accounting View 4 other PhDs in Accounting in Germany

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

To apply for the Doctoral programme, applicants must meet certain academic requirements.

First academic degree (Bachelor)
Excellent written and spoken English (TOEFL 100 iBT, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)
Valid GMAT/GRE score
Statement of Purpose (up to 2 pages)
Two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 EUR / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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