Overview
The school's PhD program in Accounting at University of Waterloo enrolled its first students in 1988. This program is the largest in Canada and has earned the respect of accounting professionals and academics everywhere.
Key facts:
Our graduates hold academic positions at universities in Canada and abroad, and have published in well-known accounting journals such as Journal of Accounting Research, Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Accounting, Organizations and Society, and Journal of the American Taxation Association.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Disciplines
Accounting View 4 other PhDs in Accounting in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
- We will consider applicants who have successfully completed a master's or honours bachelor's degree, with at least an 80% average.
- Transcripts and awarding of degrees from each institution attended.
- Your application package will be stronger if you choose referees who can comment on your academic/research ability. Your references will be sent an e-mail with instructions about uploading their letters.
- A statement of interest (one page or less) indicating why you wish to take a PhD in accounting and what you hope to accomplish.
- Official score report on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); or up load a copy of your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) report.
- English Language Proficiency Certification – if required
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume (1-2 pages)
Tuition Fee
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International
14792 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Waterloo
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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.
Available Scholarships
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