International students should note that we do not accept a GRE score in lieu of a GMAT score. We also look for substantial evidence of proficiency in English. Top Program Requirements We strongly encourage students to remain in residence for their entire program. Daily presence on campus is necessary for adequate interaction with faculty, fellow students and visiting scholars. A typical student with a masters' degree spends a minimum of four years in residency in our program.
Many students stay for their fifth year as well.
The first year is devoted to coursework that helps prepare the student for taking research seminars for credit. At the end of the first year, students also fill out a comprehensive plan of study with the help of a specialty advisor who is interested in the student's area of research. Students begin their accounting doctoral coursework in the Fall semester of the second year. Students are also expected to complete a research project during the Summer semester of their second year in residence. This project is substantially the student's effort under the overall guidance of a sponsoring faculty person.