The minimum GMAT score that we will consider is 600. Most of our students have 630 and higher scores. We have a preference for students with a masters degree from a U.S. school. Students who only hold an undergraduate degree are rarely accepted, especially if the degree is from a non-U.S. school. Our program is designed to prepare students to conduct scholarly research in accounting and to eventually take positions at other research universities.
Students spend four or more years reading, thinking about and trying to conduct accounting research.
To gain an appreciation for what this means, it is a good idea to start reading this literature. A Journal of Practice and Theory, The Journal of Accounting and Economics , The Journal of Accounting Research and the Journal of the American Taxation Association. Accounting Horizons is less technically oriented and will be more accessible to you at this early stage in your academic career. These journals are available at the university library most convenient to you. These should be in Microsoft Word format.