The typical applicant admitted to the program has a GMAT score of 525 or above and an undegraduate grade-point average of 3.25 or above. As many as eight semester hours of course deficiencies may be removed within the 32 semester hours required for the degree. The Doctor of Philosophy Degree. The Ph.D. in the College of Business Administration with a major in accounting emphasizes flexibility to meet the particular needs and objectives of individual candidates. The program is designed to provide the highest degree of preparation for the individual student, enabling the student to make significant professional contributions in research, teaching, or in business or government positions.
Admission is competitive.
All candidates are required to take a series of seminars that provide an overview of relevant academic literature. These seminars are -restricted to Ph.D. candidates. Two minor areas, one of which may be outside the College of Business Administration, are required, in addition to competence in economics and quantitative analysis. Students in residence are required to do teaching or research on a quarter-time basis while earning the degree.