The program requires a minimum of 32 hours or coursework and includes a broad range of accounting and business courses. The student may select either a program of study with a tax emphasis or a more general program. The Ph.D. degree is a teaching and research-oriented academic degree. At the same time, the program helps the individual in the development of excellent skills in classroom instruction and teaching effectiveness.
Admission is on a competitive basis.
Evidence of high scholarly potential in teaching and research and a strong personal goal of intellectual development. Applicants are evaluated on the bass of grade point average, score on the GMAT, letters of recommendation, and other indicators of teaching and research potential. A limited number of graduate assistantships and scholarships are awarded by the School of Accounting on a competitive basis. Graduate Teaching Assistantships equal to one-half time instruction are available for most candidates. Graduate Faculty List Lanny G. Chasteen, Arthur Andersen Alumni Centennial professor and head, Ph.D., University of Arkansas.