Overview

First year outline

The first year is designed to give students solid training in microeconomics and econometrics and to introduce them to the basic issues in accounting and finance. The Accounting and Finance Seminars introduce students to the current research topics.

Second year outline

In the second year, students are expected to take PhD level courses in Accounting and Finance. In addition, participation in Accounting, Finance, and Applied Economics seminars is required. This training provides the foundation from which to develop research topics/ideas in general, and a thesis topic in specific.

All students are required to pass a qualifying exam in their minor field of study by the fall of their third year. The exam varies based on the minor chosen but may consist of either a written exam, completing specific courses and/or submitting a research paper in that area.

Third year and beyond

In the third year in the Accounting program students at the University of Rochester move from course work to active research with the primary objective being identification of a viable thesis topic. In addition, continued participation in all Accounting and Applied Economics Seminars is required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Research

Financial Accounting

Advanced Financial Economics

Financial Statement Analysis

Applied Econometrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Accounting View 35 other PhDs in Accounting in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and submitted online application.

Official transcripts for all university level course work for which a grade was received must be scanned and uploaded through the online application system

Three letters of recommendation are required

Two completed essays submitted via the online application

A current resume is required to be submitted via the online application

The non-refundable USD $100 application fee

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Rochester

925 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

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