Overview

The Accounting at the University of Pennsylvania trains students to do rigorous research in accounting, a specialized area of financial economics. The program is highly analytical and quantitative. We look for strong undergraduate preparation in microeconomics and mathematics, while some prior accounting or finance training at the undergraduate or graduate level is an advantage.

Key facts:

Institutional understanding of how accounting information is used by capital market participants and/or within firms is useful and best obtained through relevant work experience, but is not required of applicants.
Close working relationships with faculty members provide an excellent learning experience while at Wharton and can continue throughout the student’s career.
Our program provides students with opportunities to interact with faculty and get started on relevant research early in the program. Required research elements include the accounting workshop colloquium, the first-year research assistantship, and the first and second year summer research papers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Theory Research

Empirical Research in Accounting

Empirical Design in Accounting

Workshop Colloquium

Microeconomic Theory

Econometrics

Game Theory and Applications

Agency, Information and Incentives

Financial Institutions

Empirical Methods

Intertemporal Macroeconomics and Finance

Empirical Methods in Asset Pricing

Probability

Mathematical Statistics

Applied Econometrics

Mathematical Statistics

Linear Statistical Models

Econometrics: Fundamentals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

We did our best, but couldn't find the next application deadline and start date information online.

More details

The deadline to apply each year is December 15th.

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

Start preparing for IELTS today!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

16 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 40 other PhDs in Accounting in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

Start preparing for IELTS today!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Pennsylvania and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Academic history

Essay

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

39838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39838 USD per year during 60 months.
National

39838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39838 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

All admitted Wharton doctoral students receive a fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend. It is expected that a similar level of financial aid may be awarded for up to 5 years. All financial aid awards are contingent upon a student's satisfactory academic progress.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About