phd accounting utah

The Graduate School

University information technology (uit), main navigation, ph.d. degree requirements.

Ph.D. Degree   •   Supervisory Committee   •  Program of Study   •  Residency Enrollment   •  Approval of Program of Study   •  Qualifying Examination   •  Registration   •  Language Requirements   •  Dissertation   •  Final Examination   •  Time Limit   •  Exceptions

• The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded for high achievement in an advanced specialized field of study. It requires competence in independent research and an understanding of related subjects.
• The degree is not awarded simply for the fulfillment of residence requirements and the accumulation of credits.
• The committee chair and the majority of the committee must be tenure-line faculty in the student’s department.
• The outside member is normally from another University of Utah department.
• The dean of The Graduate School may approve requests to appoint a committee member from another university where appropriate justification and supporting documentation is provided.
• approving the student’s academic program,
• preparing and judging the qualifying examinations (unless delegated to a departmental examination committee),
• approving the dissertation subject and final dissertation,
• and administering and judging the final oral examination (dissertation defense).
• Some departments require more, check department’s handbook.
• More time may be required.
• In truly exceptional cases, a shorter period of time in graduate work may be approved by the dean of The Graduate School. 
• If a supervisory committee finds a graduate student’s preliminary work deficient, the student may be required to register for and complete supplementary courses that do not carry graduate credit.
• This form, which lists course work and research hours, is due one semester before graduation in order for the graduate coordinator to enter that information online in a timely manner.
• Faculty Consultation, course number 7980, does not count toward dissertation hours or the fulfillment of degree requirements, and should not be listed on the program of study.
• Courses taken through alternative delivery methods (e.g., via EDNET or the Internet) are approved on a programmatic basis through the Graduate Council.
• When a student proceeds directly from a master’s degree to a Ph.D. degree with no break in the program of study (except for authorized leaves of absence), the residency requirement may be fulfilled at any time during the course of study.
• Three hours of Thesis Research: Ph.D. (course number 7970) is also considered a full load after the residency requirement is fulfilled.
• The Graduate Council may approve departmental or programmatic exceptions to the minimum residency requirements and proposals for new programs or academic offerings using distance-learning technologies and/or off-campus sites, as provided by Graduate School policy.
• *Does not refer to or fulfill State Residency Requirements
• One semester prior to graduation, graduate students are required to meet with their graduate advisor to check that they have met all the requirements for their degree.
• Once enrolled in all required coursework, the graduate advisor will move coursework from the graduate student's transcript to their program of study in the Graduate Student Summary .
• They verify the graduate student has met all degree requirements then approve the program of study with their electronic signature.  
• After all approvals have been submitted, the graduate student's program of study will show as complete in the Program Plan Audit page of the Graduate Student Summary .
• The nature and format of these examinations are established by individual departments subject to approval by the Graduate Council.
• An examination or parts of an examination may be repeated only once and only at the discretion of the student’s supervisory committee .
• A department has the option of appointing a departmental examination committee that administers the qualifying examinations and ensures that examinations are properly prepared and evaluated.
• Once a graduate student has passed their Ph.D. Qualifying Exam this advances them to candidacy.
• The candidate must complete at least 14 hours of Thesis Research (course number 7970, Thesis Research: Ph.D.).
• The candidate must also be regularly enrolled at the University and registered for at least one course during the semester in which the final oral examination (dissertation defense) is taken.
• For details, see Minimum Continuous Registration as well as departmental and program requirements.
• The degree of proficiency in foreign language(s) required of candidates is determined by the policy of the academic departments.
• In some instances, language proficiency may be verified by individual departments if appropriate procedures have been approved in advance by the dean of The Graduate School.
• In most cases, however, fulfillment of the language requirements must be verified by the Department of World Languages & Cultures.
• The Language Verification form for certification is available in the Department of World Languages & Cultures .
• The candidate must submit a dissertation embodying the results of scientific or scholarly research or artistic creativity.
• The dissertation must provide evidence of originality and the ability to do independent investigation and it must contribute to knowledge or the creative arts.
• The style and format are determined by departmental policy and registered with the thesis and dissertation editor, who approves individual dissertations in accordance with departmental and Graduate School policy.
• At least three weeks before the final oral examination (dissertation defense), the student should submit an acceptable draft of the dissertation to the chair of the supervisory committee ; committee members should receive copies at least two weeks before the examination date.
• The entire dissertation is submitted to UMI Dissertation Publishing, ProQuest Information and Learning, and copies are made available for public sale.
• The abstract only is published if the entire dissertation has been previously published and distributed, exclusive of vanity publishing. The doctoral candidate may elect to microfilm the entire previously published work.
• Regardless of the option used for meeting the publication requirement, an abstract of each dissertation is published in UMI Dissertation Publishing, ProQuest Information and Learning, Dissertation Abstracts International.
• Detailed policies and procedures concerning publication requirements, use of restricted data, and other matters pertaining to the preparation and acceptance of the dissertation are contained in A Handbook for Theses and Dissertations .
• The student must pass a final oral examination before graduation.
• The examination must follow the receipt of the dissertation by the supervisory committee .
• The committee schedules and announces a public oral examination at which the candidate must defend the dissertation.
• This final oral examination may be chaired by any member of the supervisory committee consistent with departmental policy.
• The time limit for completing a Ph.D. degree is determined by individual departmental policy approved by the Graduate Council.
• Requests to exceed established time limits must be recommended by a candidate’s supervisory committee and approved by the departmental director of graduate studies and the dean of the Graduate School.
• Students whose studies have been interrupted for long periods of time and who have been granted extended time to complete their degrees may be required to complete additional courses, to pass examinations, or otherwise to demonstrate that they are current in their field. (PPM 6-203 III.B).
• Most departments require a seven year time limit for their PhD students.
• Petition for an extension of a Graduate student career
• Individual student exceptions to these general requirements for the Ph.D. must be approved by the dean of The Graduate School upon the recommendation of the student’s supervisory committee and director of graduate studies or department chair.
• Each program requires a distinct, complete set of courses. Course work used to meet the requirements of one program may not be used to meet the requirements of another.

Accounting Graduate Programs in Utah

1-9 of 9 results

Marriott School of Business

Provo, UT •

Brigham Young University •

Graduate School

• • Rating 4.86 out of 5   7 reviews

Master's Student: Best: This is a friendly, welcoming environment, and my classmates are amazing. The professors really care about their students and are always willing to take time to work with you. The classes are really interesting. Worst: The program was going through some changes in my year, so there were some snags being worked out, which was a bit of a pain. They could have organized things a bit better. ... Read 7 reviews

Brigham Young University ,

Graduate School ,

PROVO, UT ,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Best: This is a friendly, welcoming environment, and my classmates are amazing. The professors really care about their students and are always willing to take time to work with you. The classes are... Worst: The program was going through some changes in my year, so there were some snags being worked out, which was a bit of a pain. They could have organized things a bit better. .

Read 7 reviews.

David Eccles School of Business

Salt Lake City, UT •

University of Utah •

• • Rating 4.78 out of 5   18 reviews

Master's Student: It's a great school, very well organized and with a great reputation. Overall, the professors were very well prepared and the projects they made you do were well thought out and very practical, I didn't feel I was just doing "busy" work. Some online classes might feel a bit boring, but it's hard to make an online course exciting. ... Read 18 reviews

University of Utah ,

SALT LAKE CITY, UT ,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says It's a great school, very well organized and with a great reputation. Overall, the professors were very well prepared and the projects they made you do were well thought out and very practical, I... .

Read 18 reviews.

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Logan, UT •

Utah State University •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   1 review

Graduate Student: Utah State University has an excellent Business School. Logan is a beautiful place to live and the campus is really nice and safe. ... Read 1 review

Utah State University ,

LOGAN, UT ,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Graduate Student says Utah State University has an excellent Business School. Logan is a beautiful place to live and the campus is really nice and safe. .

Read 1 reviews.

Jessup University

Graduate School •

ROCKLIN, CA

• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   6

University of Scranton

SCRANTON, PA

• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   18

A. B. Freeman School of Business

Tulane University •

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business

Westminster University - Utah •

Westminster University - Utah ,

Dixie L. Leavitt School Of Business

Cedar City, UT •

Southern Utah University •

• • Rating 4 out of 5   6 reviews

Alum: If you choose SUU, get outside and enjoy the area. Get to know your professors outside of class. I know several of my classmates who landed jobs or other opportunities through the networks of their professors. Utah is a land of many great opportunities, but the networks of your classmates and professors extend far beyond, so if you do it right, a degree from SUU can really take you anywhere. SUU prepared me to get into and succeed at top graduate school. ... Read 6 reviews

Southern Utah University ,

CEDAR CITY, UT ,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says If you choose SUU, get outside and enjoy the area. Get to know your professors outside of class. I know several of my classmates who landed jobs or other opportunities through the networks of their... .

Read 6 reviews.

John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics

Ogden, UT •

Weber State University •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   2 reviews

Master's Student: The coursework in my undergraduate program as a Business Administration emphasis in Marketing was really great. My professors were all very engaging and knowledgeable when it came to the subjects they were teaching. There were also great opportunities to be engaged elsewhere academically such as study abroad trips, clubs, and other resources. ... Read 2 reviews

Weber State University ,

OGDEN, UT ,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The coursework in my undergraduate program as a Business Administration emphasis in Marketing was really great. My professors were all very engaging and knowledgeable when it came to the subjects... .

Read 2 reviews.

• Find college scholarships

Western Governors University

• • Rating 4.69 out of 5   667 reviews

Master's Student: The best part is that I have been able to apply the knowledge I have from my professional experience - you can skip content that you already know! The hardest part is just staying on top of it: because everything is online and there are no deadlines, you are the only person who can hold yourself accountable. Procrastination is the enemy. However, being able to work during the day and then do my classwork in the evenings, on weekends, or at anytime has been the #1 reason why I have been able to attend grad school in the first place. The flexibility is key! ... Read 667 reviews

667 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The best part is that I have been able to apply the knowledge I have from my professional experience - you can skip content that you already know! The hardest part is just staying on top of it:... .

Read 667 reviews.

Woodbury School of Business

Utah Valley University •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   4 reviews

Niche User: Great school, beautiful campus! I have really enjoyed being a part of the Woodbury School of Business, where I have learned important life and business skills that I believe will help me establish myself in a professional career. ... Read 4 reviews

Blue checkmark.

Utah Valley University ,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Great school, beautiful campus! I have really enjoyed being a part of the Woodbury School of Business, where I have learned important life and business skills that I believe will help me establish... .

Read 4 reviews.

Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

St. George, UT •

• • Rating 4.73 out of 5   11 reviews

Master's Student: My experience in the Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric program at Utah Tech University has been amazing. It is a hybrid program so students can attend in person or via Zoom. We also have the option to attend in person or on Zoom when we want. I have enjoyed getting to know students from other areas of the country and learning from them. The professors are amazing and have strengthened my writing and given me instruction on how to find the niche I would like to go into when I graduate. ... Read 11 reviews

ST. GEORGE, UT ,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says My experience in the Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric program at Utah Tech University has been amazing. It is a hybrid program so students can attend in person or via Zoom. We also have the... .

Read 11 reviews.

Lam Family College of Business

San Francisco State University •

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

• • Rating 3.67 out of 5   3

American University

WASHINGTON, DC

• • Rating 4.54 out of 5   147

Xavier University

CINCINNATI, OH

• • Rating 4.57 out of 5   30

Showing results 1 through 9 of 9

Search Utah State University:

School of Accountancy

Accounting is the language of business and continues to be one of the most popular and versatile academic majors in higher education. Because of their business understanding and technical skills in accounting and financial management, accountants are prepared to follow many different career paths. Whether students pursue traditional accounting and financial careers or aspire to be a lawyer, an FBI agent, or an entrepreneur, the accounting degree is widely respected.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Minors

Graduate Majors

• Master of Accounting (MAcc)

July 6, 2023

Utah State University Launches Virtual Master of Accounting Degree

We are pleased to announce that Utah State University now offers a virtual Master of Accounting degree. Students throughout the state of Utah, the country, and even the world can now join a live classroom in Logan, Utah from any remote location

May 4, 2023

Huntsman School Announces Five New Endowed Professors

Douglas D. Anderson, Dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, announced that five faculty members would be recognized for their outstanding teaching, research, and service through named professorships. “An endowed professorship is viewed in the uni...

March 27, 2023

AACSB Accreditation

We are pleased to announce that the Huntsman School of Business and School of Accountancy’s business and accounting degree programs have successfully completed the continuous improvement review process, and have received the news of their extension of acc...

• Request Info
• Check Status

Accounting PhD

Doctoral Program

The PhD in Accounting offers broad-based training that develops skills in conducting empirical research in accounting using archival data.

Start Your Bold Future

By submitting this form, I agree that UTSA may contact me by email, voice, pre-recorded message and/or text message using automated technology.

Please enable javascript in your browser

Why Pursue a PhD in Accounting

Program emphasis is placed on developing a set of research skills for addressing research questions broadly related to financial reporting, managerial accounting, corporate governance and auditing. Students work closely with faculty in small classes, seminars, research projects and other assignments aimed at developing strong competencies for conducting state-of-the-art research in accounting. The Accounting PhD is full time, with completion averaging between four and five years.

Program faculty members serve PhD students as teachers, mentors, supervisors, advisors, co-authors, dissertation committee members and in several other ways that enhance the students’ research experience and productivity in the program. The faculty members also play a critical role in assisting the students to secure top positions in academia, industry or government.

Research Opportunities

The Accounting PhD program is currently ranked No. 9 nationally in archival auditing research. Program faculty are a critical resource for this program, staffing high-quality faculty members with broad-based knowledge in various areas of accounting. Faculty have published their research in top journals in accounting and business. These publications have appeared in The Accounting Review ,  Journal of Accounting Research ,  Journal of Accounting & Economics ,  Contemporary Accounting Research ,  Review of Accounting Studies ,  Journal of Financial Economics ,  Journal of Corporate Finance ,  Journal of Accounting Literature  and  Accounting Horizons among others.

Careers in Higher Education and Research

The primary focus of a doctoral program is to prepare qualified candidates for academic careers in higher education, teaching, and research. Data predicts a strong demand for business school faculty for the next 15 years. Becoming a university faculty member is a gratifying experience that offers collaboration with students and other faculty, as well as fair compensation.

When you earn your degree, you will be prepared to start your professional career as an assistant professor at an academic institution. Faculty mentors at UTSA can assist you with finding the perfect job upon graduation. Program graduates are also qualified to hold research positions in government and industry.

Register for an Info Session

Interested in learning more about UTSA’s Carlos Alvarez College of Business Accounting PhD program? Register to attend an upcoming Information Session where you’ll have the opportunity to review application procedures, learn admissions requirements and ask questions.

• Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Funding opportunities, career options, admission & application requirements.

Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application . Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

Early application is strongly recommended to be considered for scholarships, assistantships or other forms of financial support. Please note that admission into the program is not a guarantee of financial support. PhD students who are selected for funding typically receive a financial package for a period of up to four years.

For more information about graduate funding, click below.

UTSA prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below is data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.

Earning a Master's Degree

While in a doctoral program, a student may earn a master’s degree provided the following conditions are satisfied:

• A student must be admitted to candidacy.
• A student is eligible to receive a master’s degree upon completion of University-wide requirements and any additional degree requirements specific to the program.
• The Doctoral Studies Committee, Department Chair, and the Graduate Associate Dean of the College must recommend students for the degree.
• The student must apply for graduation by the published deadline the semester prior to awarding the doctoral degree.
• All required coursework in the doctoral program at the time of admission to candidacy must have been taken within the previous six years.
• If the master’s degree requires a thesis, the degree cannot be awarded on the basis of the doctoral qualifying examination.
• Students will not be approved for an additional master’s degree in the same field in which an individual has previously received a master’s degree.

Course Offerings & Schedule

This is a full-time program and most courses are offered during the day. Students must enroll for nine hours in the fall semester, nine hours in the spring semester and three hours in the summer semester.

This program is does not offer a hybrid or fully online modality. All PhD programs in the college are in-residence and admitted students are expected to complete the program in-person.

PhD students normally serve as either a teaching assistant or research assistant throughout the program. These experiences are an important part of the training and overall doctoral experience. It would be difficult for someone to manage both a full-time job and the doctoral program’s requirements; therefore, it is not recommended.

Graduate Placements

• Auburn University
• Kennesaw State University
• Texas State University
• Stephen F. Austin State University
• University of Arkansas
• University of Houston-Victoria
• University of Maine
• University of Nevada-Reno
• University of Portland
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission process, what are the key factors on which admissions are based, and who decides.

Admission is based on

• Undergraduate transcripts (and graduate, if applicable)
• Standardized test scores
• Recommendations from former professors or employers who can speak to your ability to do doctoral-level work at UTSA

The admission committee is looking for evidence that you understand the specific nature of the program that you are applying for, that you can articulate your scholarly intentions that fit with the research interests of current faculty and that you are academically prepared to succeed in the program.

The most important part of your application is your statement of purpose. Although outstanding grades and test scores are important, you should construct a clear, persuasive, well-written statement of purpose in order to be competitive.

I am completing an undergraduate degree. Am I eligible to apply?

Yes; however, you must take additional leveling courses and complete any graduate coursework where your academic background is insufficient. The catalog states that the PhD requirement is “66 hours beyond the master’s degree.” Therefore, the time required to complete a PhD will most likely be much longer for a candidate without a master’s degree than for a candidate with a master’s degree.

When are admission decisions made?

Admission decisions are typically made in March; however, exceptionally qualified candidates are considered earlier.

Can I submit GMAT/GRE test scores after the application deadline?

No. All application documents must be received by the application deadline and incomplete applications will not be considered. You will be required to upload unofficial copies within the Graduate Admissions Application.

Can I wait to submit the foreign credential evaluation (ECE transcript) until after I am accepted to UTSA?

No. Foreign credential evaluations must be received by the application deadline for your application to be processed. Processing time may take up to three weeks, and students should plan accordingly with the admission deadlines of the programs for which they are applying.

Do you accept WES transcript evaluations?

All NACES accredited evaluators are accepted.

Program Expectations

What should i expect as a doctoral student.

Your role and the expectations will change as you progress in the program. Initially, your role will be as a student with the expectation that you attend and participate in doctoral seminars with other students. Expect to read a great deal and write papers.

To prepare to become a university professor, you will work closely with faculty members to learn how to teach. You will start as a teaching assistant and work toward teaching classes independently.

Conducting research is another area of focus where you will work closely with faculty on research projects. Under the direction of a faculty committee, you will conduct original research that will be the basis for your dissertation.

How long does this program take to complete?

Most students will need four years. Plan for at least two years to complete the coursework. Add another year to pass the comprehensive exams, develop a dissertation topic and defend your dissertation proposal. Dedicate your final year(s) to dissertation research.

Are PhD students required to teach?

Teaching is crucial to your academic career and job prospects. Every PhD student should gain teaching experience before graduating. Initially, students may work as research assistants for faculty members and may also assist in teaching various courses. For students who receive stipends, they will most likely teach an undergraduate course at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business during their program.

What are the research requirements of the PhD program?

The PhD program requires students to research while they complete formal coursework and during the summers. As research assistants, students work with faculty members in joint research activities and pursue their research objectives under the supervision of faculty members. The goal is to create papers to present at academic meetings and submit to research publications by the time the student is ready to begin their dissertation research. To be competitive in the academic job market, students should prioritize producing papers and publications while in the program.

As a PhD student, who will advise me?

Your program admission will identify an initial PhD advisor. However, as your interests and research agenda develop toward preparing a dissertation proposal, a different faculty member may emerge as the appropriate advisor for your dissertation research. Your initial advisor will help you assemble a program committee of faculty, who will advise you regarding your dissertation.

Can you waive my application fee?

You may request an application waiver if

• You are a McNair Scholar
• Active-duty military or a veteran of the US Armed Forces
• If you are an applicant who has attended a PhD Project Conference

Please complete the  Request to Waive Doctoral Application Fee  if you meet one or more of the above criteria.

Approved applicants will receive a single-use coupon code to enter into the payment field of the online application.

Can you waive the GMAT/GRE test score requirement?

We do not offer waivers for standardized test scores.

Is there a waiver for the TOEFL/IELTS exam requirement?

TOEFL scores may be waived for international students from countries where English is the official language or for non-citizens of the United States who have earned a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree or higher in the United States (or other countries where English is the official language) as indicated in the Graduate Catalog ( https://catalog.utsa.edu/policies/admission/graduate/internationalgraduatestudents/ ).

Graduate Advisor of Record

Jennifer Yin, PhD

(210) 458-7090

College of Business

• Degrees & Majors
• Academy & Centers
• News & Events
• Alumni & Internships
• Request Information

Ph.D. Business Administration In Accounting

Accounting major field of study: overview.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration degree with a major field in accounting is designed for students pursuing careers as college or university professors. It is also designed for careers in business or government which require an understanding of accounting and related research matters. This is a full-time program, focusing on academic research in accounting and the tools and methodologies necessary to do independent academic research.

The information below clarifies the requirements and coursework specific to students choosing accounting as a major field, and other information relevant to applicants. Please refer to Ph.D. Program Admission Requirements and Ph.D. Application Procedure below for additional information about requirements for the Ph.D. in Business Administration.

Admission to the program

The accounting program doctoral committee makes all admission decisions. The committee considers all application materials including GMAT scores (total score and scores on individual components), previous degrees earned, institutions attended, grades, work experience, reference letters, and other relevant factors. There are no hard cutoffs for GMAT scores and GPA. However, admitted students typically score at the 80% or better on the GMAT. We do not have conditional admission decisions.

Previous preparation

Students choosing accounting as a major field in the Ph.D. program are expected to have at least 24 hours of accounting credits beyond accounting principles. Those courses are normally completed as part of a formal degree and prior to admission to the doctoral program. Alternatively, the student may complete this coursework after admission to the PhD program. In that case, the time at UTA will likely be extended. Additionally, all students must have working knowledge of linear algebra, statistics, basic regression, and calculus. Confer with Major Field Coordinator for courses and strategies for meeting these requirements.

There are important milestones as you progress through the program. The following is a list of some of the most important.

1. Completion of all coursework

• Econometrics I
• Econometrics II
• Analytical Theory Tools for Accounting Research
• Approved elective
• Financial Accounting Research, Theory, and Tools
• Other approved electives (9 hours)
• Major-field seminars (12 hours)
• Introduction to Capital Markets Research
• Information Economics and Game Theory in Accounting Research
• Advanced Capital Markets Research
• Contracting and Control in Organizations

2. Other major milestones

• Completion of independent research (first year paper)
• Presentation of your first year paper to faculty and Ph.D. students
• Completion of independent research (second year paper)
• Presentation of your second year paper to faculty and Ph.D. students
• Written and oral comprehensive exams in major-field seminars
• Written qualifying exam in research field (if required)

3. Dissertation-related milestones

• Complete and defend dissertation proposal
• Complete and defend dissertation

Research support

The College of Business and the Department of Accounting provide research support for our doctoral students. For example:

• Full access to a wide variety of research databases including Compustat, CRSP, Audit Analytics, Executive Compensation, Corporate Library, I/B/E/S (analyst forecasts), and many others. Software packages for data analyses (e.g., SAS, SPSS, etc.) are also readily available.
• Full access to SSRN databases
• Travel support for students who (1) present papers in AAA and other research conferences and/or (2) attend AAA doctoral consortiums.
• Students also participate in the annual Lone Star Accounting conference. One Ph.D. student from UTA will be picked annually to present a research paper at the doctoral consortium that precedes the conference.

Faculty support and student research

The Ph.D. in Business Administration with a major field in accounting at UTA has recently been restructured with updated course work and an enhanced emphasis on research. The first group of students in the restructured program were admitted in Fall 2016 with a requirement to complete first and second year research papers. The research underlying these papers is completed in consultation with a faculty advisor during the summer terms following the completion of the student's first and second academic years in the Ph.D. program. Students and faculty actively interact in research. Faculty often co-author joint research papers with Ph.D. students. Some recent examples of working papers jointly authored by faculty and students are:

• Founder Control, Opacity and Value Creation in Family Firms, Wei Hsu, Yvonne Lee, Nandu J. Nagarajan, and Bin Srinidhi, presented at the 2017 AAA Annual Meeting in San Diego
• Overvaluation and Stock Price Crashes: The Effects of Earnings Management, Qunfeng Liao, Ferdinand Gul, Bin Srinidhi, and Chandra Subramaniam
• Using Pinterest to Stimulate Student Engagement, Interest, and Learning in Managerial Accounting Courses, Amy Holmes and Stephanie Rasmussen
• Analyst Coverage and Stock Price Crash Risk, Yvonne Lee and Ram Venkataraman
• Executive Compensation, Corporate Tax Aggressiveness and Financial Reporting Aggressiveness: Evidence from SFAS 123R, Bonnie Albritton and Terry Skantz
• Enterprise Risk Management Implementation and Board Demographics, Xiaohong Fan and Jennifer Ho, presented at the 2016 AAA Annual Meeting in NYC.

ACCOUNTING FIELD COORDINATOR

Dr. li chin ho.

[email protected]

Department of Accounting: P.O. Box 19468, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0468

• Admission Requirements
• Application Procedure

Application Deadlines

• English Proficiency Requirements

Ph.D. Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, an applicant must submit:.

• The general Office of Graduate Studies online application .
• A resume that highlights professional and personal accomplishments, linguistic abilities, computer expertise and leadership experience.
• An official score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
• Official transcripts from undergraduate and master's studies
• GMAT Institutional Code 90BFN70
• GRE Institutional Code 6013
• TOEFL Graduate School Institutional Code 6013

Criteria used to make admission decisions:

• There are no set minimum scores for GMAT or GRE required for admission.
• There are no cutoff scores on grade point averages required for admission.
• Quantitative measures are evaluated (GMAT or GRE score and grade point averages on undergraduate and master's level work as calculated by the Office of Graduate Studies).
• Interviews with prospective students are encouraged and given consideration in the decision process. Prospective students are encouraged to contact their track's major field coordinator to work through the admission process.
• The Ph.D. Graduate Studies Committee and the major field coordinator for the student's track in the Ph.D. program give consideration to these and other factors (educational objectives, letters of recommendation, etc.) in the entire applicant's file to arrive at a decision.

How the Admission Decision is Made:

• Applicants must be accepted for admission by the departmental Ph.D. committee headed by the Major Field Coordinator. The early application deadline is January 15 for the fall semester. However, late applications can be considered at the discretion of the Major Field Coordinator.
• An applicant may be unconditionally admitted when all factors for consideration indicate a very strong potential for academic success as a business doctoral student and faculty resources are available.
• When multiple factors indicate lack of potential or resources are constrained, admission will be denied.
• Probationary admission is not available for the doctoral program.

University and College Fellowship/Scholarship Awards

International applicants must achieve a TOEFL iBT of at least 79, with at least a 23 in spoken English if a Graduate Teaching Assistantship is desired. International applicants that score below minimum acceptable levels on the verbal portion of entrance examinations may be admitted under the condition that they pass an English proficiency exam or complete UT Arlington's Graduate English Skills Program prior to beginning graduate course work. For general admission, an official test score must be submitted as proof of English language ability. If an international applicant earned their undergraduate degree from a university in the United States, this requirement is waived.

Doctoral students who are unconditionally admitted, have a minimum undergraduate and graduate grade point average of 3.25 as calculated by the Office of Graduate Studies and enroll for a minimum of nine semester credit hours may be eligible for available fellowship and/or scholarship support. A standardized test score (GMAT or GRE) will not be used as the sole criterion for determining fellowship and/or scholarship eligibility.

Use the following checklist as you complete the application process.

I.  for office of graduate studies:.

The following REQUIRED items should be sent DIRECTLY to the Office of Graduate Studies by the application deadline:

II.  For Graduate Business Services:

Graduate Business Services UT Arlington Box 19376 Arlington, TX 76019-0376

Subsequent Steps:

If admitted to the Ph.D. program, the student will receive a letter from the College of Business instructing the student to contact the appropriate major field coordinator to discuss the chosen degree plan and semester registration.

A doctoral student orientation, "Ph.D. Boot Camp", is scheduled for incoming students the two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Students will be notified of the exact dates and requirements for this orientation. The Boot Camp will cover topics such as program specifics, teaching and research, professional ethics, and academic integrity. The Boot Camp will also give new students the opportunity to meet and interact with returning Ph.D. students and graduate faculty.

Fall Applicants:

January 15 is the early application deadline for Fall applicants. Applicants are encouraged to submit all materials no later than December to ensure that all items have been received and processed prior to January 15.

Spring Applicants:

Most fields of study do not accept Spring applicants. Information Systems may accept students for Spring enrollment. Early application deadline for Spring consideration is October 31.

Summer Applicants:

We do not accept students for a summer start in the program.

Additional Admission Information by Department:

• The Accounting Department will accept applications for new students for Fall 2024. The early application deadline is January 15, 2024.
• The Finance Department will accept applications for new students for Fall 2024.
• The Information Systems Department will accept applications for Fall 2024.
• The Management Department will accept applications for Fall 2024.
• The Management Sciences Department will accept applications for Fall 2024.
• The Marketing Department will accept applications for new students for Fall 2024.

Answers to Prospective Ph.D. Student - Frequently Asked Questions

What materials should be submitted as part of my application to the phd program.

• Official GMAT or GRE scores
• Official TOEFL scores (if an International student)
• Completed official application and application fee
• Official transcripts from all previous universities attended
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

What is the early application deadline?

Most fields of study only accept students for a fall semester start. The early application deadline is January 15 of the year in which the applicant wishes to enter the program. It is suggested that all documents be submitted in advance of the deadline as it can take up to a month for the applicant's documents to be processed and their file to actually be received by the College of Business. Some major areas will consider applications after the deadline for self-funded students.

How do I submit letters of recommendation?

The Request Recommendation form may be used. It may be submitted electronically to the Ph.D. Programs Coordinator or via postal mail to:

Do any fields of study accept students for the spring semester?

Information Systems may do so. Please contact the field coordinator for the particular field to confirm before you apply.

Do you accept students to begin in the summer semester?

We do not accept students to begin the Ph.D. program in the summer.

When will a decision be made about my application?

Most decisions are made by April. You can contact the Major Field Coordinator for an update on your application status.

Who evaluates my application?

Applications are reviewed by a committee of professors from the applicant's chosen field of study.

Is the applicant required to take the GMAT (or GRE) before they can be accepted into the Ph.D. program?

Yes, a valid GMAT or GRE score for an exam within the past 5 years is required for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Is the applicant required to take the TOEFL exam to be accepted into the Ph.D. program?

If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate a level of skill with the English language to assure success in the Ph.D. program. An official TOEFL or IELTS score is required.

Is there any way to get an exception to taking the TOEFL exam?

The only exception is if the non-native speaking applicant has earned their undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.

May an applicant receive a probationary admission decision without a GMAT (or GRE) score, and then take the GMAT after being admitted?

An applicant may not enter the Ph.D. program on a probationary or provisional admission without the GMAT or GRE.

I have (5, 10, 15) years of experience in the field. Do I still need to take the GMAT (or GRE)?

Yes, an official test score must be received before your application can be considered.

What is the approximate cost to get my Ph.D.?

Feel free to use the UTA Cost Estimator for an approximate cost.

What is the duration of the Ph.D. Program?

Four years is the anticipated full-time timeframe, to earn a Ph.D.

• Coursework - 2 years
• Comprehensive exams - 1 year
• Dissertation writing, Proposal and defense - 1 year

How do I change the semester I am enrolling?

Contact the Major Field Coordinator in your area to discuss this.

Where do I submit my application?

Is funding available.

Funding in the form of teaching assistantships (TAs) is limited and highly competitive. All teaching assistantships include a stipend. Some TAs allow in-state tuition rates, and others waive tuition. A few College of Business Scholarships are available.

What may have prevented me from getting admitted?

The Major Field Coordinator may be able to share information on this. However, common reasons for being denied admission include:

• Not meeting the application deadline
• Applying for a semester in which the major field is not accepting students
• Incomplete application
• Competitive qualifications of other applicants
• Combined academic record and test scores not acceptable

General Admission Criteria

Admission to the PhD Program is competitive and the attainment of a specific set of minimum qualifications does not assure admission. Admission is granted to candidates deemed to be most qualified to achieve success from within the applicant pool in a given application cycle. If no candidates are deemed sufficiently qualified to be successful in the PhD program in given pool of applicants, it is possible that no candidates will be admitted during the cycle. In general, all applicants must:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a satisfactory grade point average.
• Have completed a master’s degree or at least 30 semester credit hours of graduate level work with a satisfactory grade point average.
• Have an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test or the Graduate Record Exam.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an acceptable TOEFL, TSE or IELTS score if he or she does not hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Provide three letters of recommendation.
• Provide a statement of purpose indicating the application’s chief academic interests, strengths, and limitations, reasons for selecting their major field, and for choosing The University of Texas at Arlington.

English Proficiently

Assistantship

• TSE(Test Spoken English) > 45
• TOEFL IBT Spoken > 23
• IELTS Spoken > 7
• Spoken English Assessment (SEA) > 45
• (or) ELI(English Lang Inst) score = P
• Catalog Link
• Program Page
• Graduate Academic Advising
• Ph.D. Handbook
• Ph.D. Student FAQs
• Room Reservation Form
• Business Student Resources
• Student Suggestion
• Student Organizations
• Undergraduate Advising
• Undergraduate Business Certificate Programs
• Undergraduate Student Forms
• Two Year Course Offerings
• Meet Your Advisor
• Academic Calendar
• Learn More About Majors And Visit Us
• Graduate Business Services
• Graduate Business Admissions
• Graduate FAQs
• Graduate Business Certificate Programs
• Graduate Business Forms
• FT-Facilitated Admissions
• Graduate Advisor Resources
• Graduate International Students

Application Acceptance Policy

College of business contacts.

• Administrative Directory
• Graduate Advising
• CAREER & INTERNSHIPS HUB
• Request Student Information

Follow College of Business

Recognition.

Rawls College of Business

PhD in Business Administration Specialization in Accounting

The academic accounting field is characterized by rapid change and increasing integration with all other areas of business, aiding in the decision-making process of managers, investors and key stakeholders. Request Information

Program Requirements

Completion of the program requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours beyond a bachelor's degree, not including dissertation hours from BA 8000. Students with a limited background in business will also be required to take additional leveling courses.

Typically, students complete all credit hours in residence at Texas Tech. Twenty-four semester credit hours must be taken in residence during a 12-month period. Generally, only three credit hours from outside institutions (provided there is an equivalent course at Texas Tech) may be counted toward the required 60 credit hours, if approved by the area's doctoral coordinator. There is no foreign language requirement.

As part of the required 60 credit hours, students must fulfill a mathematics competency requirement and complete Advanced Statistical Methods (ISQS 5347) and Practicum in Higher Education for Business (BA 5395).

Program Overview

To excel in the School of Accounting, students must possess scholarly competence and actively contribute to the advancement of the accounting field through research efforts. This implies a broad knowledge of the subject and its literature, as well as a detailed understanding of current research in a specific sub-area of accounting. Students will complete both core accounting courses and specialized courses, which can be tailored to meet individual objectives and interests with the guidance of a faculty advisor.

All students are expected to have adequate familiarity with accounting basics. These are defined by five seminar courses taught in rotation by accounting faculty members. These courses focus on literature across a broad spectrum of accounting, including both archival and behavioral/experimental courses where class topics cover article readings from the various sub-fields of accounting. Students will also engage in the accounting research workshop series each semester. Featuring distinguished faculty from various institutions, the series exposes students to a wide range of accounting issues that reach beyond their own specialization. ACCT 6300            Introduction to ACCT Research

ACCT 6301            Seminar in Capital Markets Research

ACCT 6314            Seminar in Behavioral ACCT Research

ACCT 6300            Seminar in Archival ACCT Research

ACCT 6300            Seminar in ACCT Research Special Topics

With the consent of their faculty advisors, students can choose a content-area concentration that matches their interests and career aspirations, such as getting hired, promoted or tenured. Typical concentrations include financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, and taxation. Accounting seminar courses will touch each of these content areas depending on the particular specializations of each faculty member teaching the course.

To ensure advanced development of analytical and research skills, students must pursue research methods as a supporting field. A minimum of nine credit hours (three courses) of supporting field coursework in research methods is required; however, when including Advanced Statistical Methods (ISQS 5347), most students take 12-15 total hours.

ISQS 5349             Regression Analysis

ISQS 6348             Applied Multivariate Analysis

BA 6300                Advanced Business Research Methods; Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

MGT 6381            Qualitative Methods & the Philosophies of Science

MGT 6381            Publishing Empirical Research and Scholarly Writing

BA 7000                Special Topics on Research Methods and Analysis

Many doctoral students will take research method courses from other departments, such as econometrics in the agricultural economics department or psychology courses, depending on their interests and goals.

Students must complete and present two summer research papers. The first paper is prepared during the summer following the first year of residence and presented in the fall of the second year. Similarly, students prepare their second paper during the summer following their second full year of residence and after taking comprehensive exams, and they present it during the fall semester of their third year.

Faculty evaluate each student on how well their papers were developed and written (the manuscript grade), as well as how well they verbally presented their paper and answered questions (the presentation grade). Students must receive passing grades for both the manuscript portion and the presentation portion of the academic exercise.

To reach the 60-hour requirement, students will work with faculty to determine the appropriate mix of elective and/or independent research coursework. Enrollment in these courses is largely determined by a student's progress with summer paper preparation, doctoral dissertation proposal or other research projects. Because doctoral proposals and other independent research require substantial faculty resources, enrollment will reflect the time required of faculty.

Upon completion of coursework, typically at the end of the second year, students are prepared for intensive examinations. The Comprehensive Exam will cover material from all doctoral seminars, research seminar series and may also include material from the supporting fields. Students are expected to go beyond courses through intensive self-study of the research literature. The Comprehensive Exam is composed of two full-day components: one covering archival research and the other focusing on behavioral/experimental research.

After successfully completing the comprehensive examinations, students are admitted to candidacy. The dissertation represents the culmination of the doctoral program in which a student learns and demonstrates the ability to conduct independent research.

Students should select a Doctoral Dissertation Committee as early as possible during their studies. Generally, most dissertation committees are composed of a total of four faculty members. The committee must include a chair who is typically chosen before the completion of coursework once the student has identified an area of interest. The committee chair may assist in refining a topic, suggesting potential committee members, and establishing a timeline and structure for the dissertation. Additionally, the committee must include two additional faculty members from the Area of Accounting, one of which must be tenured and tenure-track. Students can choose to include additional faculty from other academic areas.

Catering to students with diverse backgrounds, interests, and expertise, our program offers flexibility and choice in both the curriculum and dissertation. Students can choose courses that match their research interests and can opt for either a traditional or a three-paper model dissertation.

The traditional dissertation defense requires a student presentation that summarizes the research question(s), methods, results and conclusions. In a peer-review setting, doctoral candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of accounting research and show the capability to conduct ongoing independent research.

Our program aims to cultivate scholars who can conduct significant research in their chosen field. To enhance their research skills and develop strong competencies for conducting state-of-the-art research, students work closely with faculty in small classes, colloquiums, departmental workshops and seminars.

Specifically, our joint faculty/doctoral student research workshops provide deeper insight into issues facing the profession, substantive research, and innovative ideas from internal and external accounting professionals. Additionally, the workshops foster collaboration between students and faculty, by providing opportunities for joint research, publication and professional development.

Students are also encouraged to interact with the professional community by attending and presenting papers at professional meetings. When possible, the Area of Accounting will provide financial support for this purpose.

Recent Graduate Placements

Our alumni have secured competitive faculty positions at prestigious institutions across the globe.

The following is a detailed list of the initial placements and dissertation topics of our recent doctoral graduates over the last five years.

Lauren Rukasuwan Chair: Andrea Romi Placement: Butler University   Chenyong Liu Chair: Ryan Huston Placement: California State University-Los Angeles   Scott Hawkins Chair: Gary Fleischman Placement: Black Hills State University   David Ryan Chair: Derek Oler Placement: Southern Utah University Report Your Placement

Stacy Chavez Chair: Andrea Romi Placement: Loyola University-Maryland    Xiangge Wang Chair: Kirsten Cook Original Placement: University of Nebraska-Kearney Current Position: California State University-Los Angeles   Jiao Li Chair: Tao Ma Original Placement: Nova Southeastern University Report Your Placement

Casey Camors Chair: Andrea Romi Placement: Mississippi State University   Danielle Booker Chair: Yi-Jing Wu Placement: Loyola University-Chicago   Chunhao Xu Chair: Derek Oler Placement: University of Texas-Permian Basin Report Your Placement

Corey Collins Dissertation Chair: Derek Oler Original Placement: Texas Tech University Kim Tribou Dissertation Chair: Denton Collins Original Placement: McMurry University Yangmei (Emily) Wang Dissertation Chair: Kristen Cook Original Placement: Texas State University Ashley West Dissertation Chair: Gary Fleischman Original Placement: Kansas State University Report Your Placement

Savannah Guo Dissertation Chair: Derek Oler Original Placement: University of Nevada-Reno Blair Marquardt Dissertation Chair: Denton Collins Original Placement: University of North Texas Report Your Placement

Current Students

Ahonsi, Mary, CPA

Fourth-Year, PhD Student

Appiah, Gordon

First-Year PhD Candidate

Bokrand, Rebekha "Becky"

PhD Candidate

Carter, Allison

PhD Student

Hayward, Mary

Okelola, Tolu

Richardson, Jeremy, CPA

Salib, Sarra

Yan, Weiran "Katherine"

Third-Year PhD Student

Zhang, Shengbai

Please contact Gary Fleischman or Ryan Huston with any questions about specializing in accounting as part of our doctoral program.

• 806.742.3184
• Like Rawls College of Business on Facebook Like Rawls College of Business on Facebook
• Follow Rawls College of Business on X (twitter) Follow Rawls College of Business on X (twitter)
• Subscribe to Rawls College of Business on YouTube Subscribe to Rawls College of Business on YouTube
• Follow Rawls College of Business on Flickr Follow Rawls College of Business on Flickr
• Follow Rawls College of Business on Instagram Follow Rawls College of Business on Instagram
• Connect with Rawls College of Business on LinkedIn Connect with Rawls College of Business on LinkedIn

• Main Menu -->

engage-menu

Main-jindal-menu, phd in management science, accounting concentration.

• Table of Contents
• Director's Message

Student Publications

Program overview.

The PhD Accounting program is designed for students seeking training in the most advanced issues in accounting, both theoretical and applied. It is intended to prepare them primarily for tenure-track positions in research-oriented universities. The program requires hands-on training in accounting research, supported by work in the disciplines of economics, mathematics, psychology and statistics, culminating in a doctoral dissertation.

Connect with the Director

Stanimir Markov, PhD

Phd area coordinator, accounting.

The PhD Accounting program prepares students for conducting independent research on topics concerning accounting and how accounting relates to economic and financial activities. We have a large group of research-active tenured and tenure-track faculty, who are available to help mentor and advise our students toward successful completion of the program. We are constantly and actively searching for new faculty to expand our department in size and quality so that we can attract the best students from around the world.

We are committed to the success of our Accounting PhD students. Our aim is to place our doctoral students in quality research universities. With that objective in mind, the training in our program stresses the development of the necessary skills to carry out independent research. Towards this goal, the students will take several doctoral seminars, write summer papers and have an opportunity to work on collaborative research projects with faculty.

In the past ten years, about 30 students have graduated from our program. Below is the placement information of our doctoral graduates with tenure-track appointments.

Our doctoral graduates succeed in publishing in top quality academic journals. Below are examples of publications from our doctoral graduates.

Yehuda, Nir, Bhojraj, Sanjeev, Jang, Youngki , Bloomfield, Robert, 2021. “Cost structure, operating leverage, and cds spreads.” The Accounting Review , vol. 96.

Zhao, Sha, Li, Yinghua, Banker, Rajiv, Huang, Rong , 2021. “Do accounting standards matter for productivity?” Productions and Operations Management , vol. 30.

Wang, Zheng, Kim, Yongtae, Wu, Haibin, Su, Lixin Nancy , 2021. “The effect of trade secrets law on stock price synchronicity: evidence from the inevitable disclosure doctrine.” The Accounting Review , vol. 96.

Wu, Haibin, Su, Lixin Nancy , Wang, Zheng, Kim, Yongtae, 2021. “The effect of trade secrets law on stock price synchronicity: evidence from the inevitable disclosure doctrine.” The Accounting Review , vol. 96.

Su, Lixin Nancy , Zhou, Gaoguang Stephen, Kim, Yongtae, Zhu, Xindong Kevin, 2020. “Pcaob international inspections and merger and acquisition outcomes.” Journal of Accounting and Economics , vol. 70.

Kanagaretnam, Kiridaran, Tsang, Albert , Kong, Xiangting, 2020. “Home and foreign host country ifrs adoption and cross-delisting.” Journal of International Business Studies , vol. 51.

Tsang, Albert , Guan, Yuyan, Lobo, Gerald J., Xin, Xiangang, 2020. “Societal trust and management earnings forecasts.” The Accounting Review , vol. 95.

Huang, Ying, Zhou, Xiaolu , Li, Ningzhong, Yu, Yong, 2020. “The effect of managerial litigation risk on earnings warnings: evidence from a natural experiment.” Journal of Accounting Research , vol. 58.

Li, Ningzhong, Zhang, Weining , Ali, Ashiq, 2019. “Restrictions on managers’ outside employment opportunities and asymmetric disclosure of bad versus good news.” The Accounting Review , vol. 94.

Natarajan, Ram, Zhao, Sha, Banker, Rajiv D, Huang, Rong , 2019. “Market valuation of intangible asset: evidence on sg&a expenditure.” The Accounting Review , vol. 94.

Urcan, Oktay , Shivakumar, Lakshmanan, Shevlin, Terry, 2019. “Macroeconomic effects of corporate tax policy.” Journal of Accounting and Economics, , vol. 68.

Mutlu, Sunay , Sadka, Gil, Katz, Sharon P, Cohen, Moshe, 2019. “Do debt covenants constrain borrowings prior to violation? Evidence from sfas 160.” The Accounting Review , vol. 94.

Bao, Dichu , Kim, Yongtae, Mian, G. Mujtaba, Su, Lixin Nancy , 2019. “Do managers disclose or withhold bad news? Evidence from short interest.” The Accounting Review , vol. 94.

Ke, Jian-Yu Fisher, Hu, Nan, Zhang, Yue, Liu, Ling , 2019. “Risk pooling, supply chain hierarchy, and analysts’ forecasts.” Production and Operations Management , vol. 28

Liu, Ling , Zhang, Yue , Fisher Ke, Jian-Yu, Hu, Nan , 2019. “Risk pooling, supply chain hierarchy, and analysts’ forecasts.” Production and Operations Management , vol. 28.

Tsang, Albert , Li, Wenjing, Urcan, Oktay , Ng, Jeff, 2019. “Country-level institutions and management earnings forecasts.” Journal of International Business Studies , vol. 50.

Zhou, Yi, Chen, Tai-Yuan , Zhang, Guochang, 2018. “Enforceability of non-complete covenants, discretionary investments, and financial reporting practices: evidence from a natural experiment.” Journal of Accounting and Economics , vol. 65.

Wu Tucker, Jennifer, Cao, Sean Shun, Wan, Chi, Ma, Guang , 2018. “Technological peer pressure and product disclosure.” The Accounting Review , vol. 93.

Markov, Stanimir, Weisbrod, Eric, Akbas, Ferhat, Subasi, Musa , 2018. “Determinants and consequences of information processing delay: evidence from the Thomson reuters institutional brokers’ estimate system.” Journal of Financial Economics , vol. 127.

Cao, Ying, Myers, Linda A., Tsang, Albert , and Yang, Yong George. “Management Forecast and Cost of Capital: International Evidence.” Review of Accounting Studies , 22, 2017

Franco, Francesca, Ittner, Christopher D., Urcan, Oktay . “Determinants and trading performance of equity deferrals by corporate outside directors.” Management Science , 63, 2017

Chen, Tai-Yuan , Zhang, Guochang, and Zhou, Yi. “Enforceability of non-compete covenants, discretionary investments, and financial reporting practices: Evidence from a natural experiment.” Journal of Accounting and Economics , forthcoming, 2017.

Bao, Dichu , Fung, Simon-Yu-Kit, and Su, Lixin Nancy . “Can shareholders be at rest after adopting clawback provisions? Evidence from stock price crash risk” Contemporary Accounting Research, forthcoming, 2017

Kim, Yongtae, Su, Lixin Nancy , and Zhu, Xindong. “Does the cessation of quarterly earnings guidance reduce investor short-termism?” Review of Accounting Studies, 22, 2017

Bushman, Robert M., Dai, Zhonglan, and Zhang, Weining . “Management Team Incentive: Dispersion and Firm Performance.” The Accounting Review , 91, 2016.

Guan, Yuyan, Su, Lixin Nancy , Wu, Donghui, and Yang, Zhifeng. “Do school ties between auditors and client executives influence audit outcomes?” Journal of Accounting and Economics, 61, 2016

Ciftci, Mustafa , and Darrough, Masako. “Does the Riskiness of R&D Outweigh Its Benefits? A Private Lenders’ Perspective from the US.” Journal of Business Finance and Accounting , 43, 2016

Ettredge, Michael, Huang, Ying, and Zhang, Weining . “Conservative reporting and securities class action lawsuits”. Accounting Horizons , 30, 2016

Franco, Francesca, Urcan, Oktay , Vasvari, Florin. “Corporate diversification and the cost of debt: The role of segment disclosures.” The Accounting Review , 91, 2016

Liu, Jing, Ohlson, James, and Zhang, Weining . “An Evaluation of Chinese Firms’ Profitability: 2005-2013.” Accounting Horizons, 29, 2015

Louis, Henock, Urcan, Oktay . “Agency conflicts, corporate payout policies, and direct benefits of conservative financial reporting to equity-holders.” Contemporary Accounting Research , 32, 2015

Chan, Lilian H ., Chen, Kevin C. W., Chen, Tai-Yuan, and Yu, Yangxin. “Substitution between real and accrual-based earnings management after voluntary adoption of compensation clawback provisions” The Accounting Review , 90 , 2015.

Chen, Long, Ng, Jeff, and Tsang, Albert . “The Effect of Mandatory IFRS Adoption on International Cross-listings” The Accounting Review , 2015

Guan, Yuyan, Wong, Franco M. H., and Zhang, Yue . 2015. “Analyst following along the supply chain.” Review of Accounting Studies , 20, 2015

Ali, Ashiq, Zhang, Weining, and Kong, Cheung, “Ceo tenure and earnings management,” Journal of Accounting and Economics, 59, 2015.

Muslu, Volkan, Radhakrishnan, Suresh, Subramanyam, K R, and Lim, Dongkuk, “Forward-looking md&a disclosures and the information environment,” Management Science, 61, 2015.

Cready, William, Kumas, Abdullah, and Subasi, Musa, “Are trade size-based inferences about traders reliable? Evidence from institutional earnings-related trading,” Journal of Accounting Research, 52, 2014.

Radhakrishnan, Suresh, Wang, Zheng, and Zhang, Yue, “Customers’ capital market information quality and suppliers’ performance,” Production and Operations Management, 23, 2014.

Banker, Rajiv, Darrough, Masako, Huang, Rong, and Phlen-Dujowich, Jose, “The relation between CEO compensation and past performance,” The Accounting Review, 88, 2013.

Chan, Lillian, Chen, Kevin, Chen, Tai-Yuan, and Shroff, Nemit, “The effects of firm-initiated clawback provisions on bank loan contracting,” Journal of Financial Economics, 110, 2013.

Etteredge, Michael, Huang, Ying, and Zhang, Weining, “Earnings restatements and differential timeliness of accounting conservatism,” Journal of Accounting and Economics, 53, 2012.

Kumaraswamy, Arun, Mudambi, Ram, Saranga, Haritha, and Tripathy, Arindam, “Catch-up strategies in the Indian auto components industry: domestic firms responses to market liberalization,” Journal of International Business Studies, 43, 2012.

Tsang, Albert with D.S. Dhaliwal, Y.Yang, and S. Radhakrishnan “Nonfinancial disclosure and analyst forecast accuracy: International evidence on corporate social responsibility disclosure” The Accounting Review 2012

Ciftci, Mustafa with W. Cready “Scale effects of R&D as reflected in earnings and returns” Journal of Accounting and Economics 2011

Huang, Rong with D.A. Cohen, M.N. Darrough and T. Zach “Warranty reserve: Contingent liability, information signal or earnings management tool?” The Accounting Review 2011

Huang, Rong with R. Banker and R. Natarajan “Equity incentives and long-term value created by SG&A expenditures” Contemporary Accounting Research 2011

Lin, Shu with M. Vargus, M. Pizzini and I. Bardhan “The role of the internal audit functions in the disclosure of material weaknesses” The Accounting Review 2011

Su, Lixin Nancy with J. Krishnan and Y. Zhang “Nonaudit services and earnings management in the pre-SOX and post-Sox Eras” Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory 2011

Tsang, Albert with D.S. Dhaliwal, O.Z.Li and G.Y.Yang “Voluntary nonfinancial disclosure and the cost of equity capital: The initiation of corporate social responsibility reporting” The Accounting Review 2011

Urcan, Oktay with L. Shivakumar, F.P. Vasvari and L. Zhang “The debt market relevance of management earnings forecasts: evidence from before and during the credit crisis” Review of Accounting Studies 2011

Hwang, Iny with T. Ahn and M. Kim “The impact of performance measure discriminability on rate incentives” The Accounting Review 2010

Mashruwala, Raj with D.A. Cohen and T. Zach “The use of advertising activities to meet earnings benchmarks: evidence from monthly data” Review of Accounting Studies 2010

Su, Lixin Nancy with S. Fung and X. Zhu “Price Divergence from fundamental value and the value relevance of accounting information” Contemporary Accounting Research 2010

Huang, Rong with R. Banker and R. Natarajan “Incentive contracting and value relevance of earnings and cash flows” Journal of Accounting Research 2009

Admission Procedures

Students may enter the PhD Accounting program after previous graduate training or directly from undergraduate programs. Admission is based on grade-point average, GMAT* or GRE scores, letters of reference (minimum of three, with at least two from academic references), business and professional experience (if applicable), a written statement of personal objectives, and compatibility with faculty research activities.

* Although both GMAT and GRE scores are accepted, the GMAT is strongly preferred.

The Jindal School of Management starts making first-round PhD admission decisions on December 9; it is best to complete the entire application process no later than December 8. While applications will be accepted after that date, applying after December 8 may significantly lower your chance of acceptance. Application for admission can be made using the UT Dallas Graduate Application Web site .

Degree Requirements

Students must complete at least 75 semester hours of approved graduate work before a degree may be conferred. Credit may be granted for courses taken elsewhere.

Calculus and statistics are prerequisites for the doctoral program – every admitted student is responsible for ensuring he/she has satisfied these prerequisite requirements before joining the program.

Doctoral students in Management Science benefit from an exposure to multiple functional areas in management. To ensure this benefit, students who enter the program without an MBA (or equivalent degree) are required to complete a combined minimum of four courses (at the master’s or doctoral level) in at least three functional areas. This cross-functional exposure is particularly useful for students engaging in cross-functional research, in positioning their research for wider appeal, and for effectively teaching business school students with diverse specializations.

The Management Science PhD core curriculum consists of a minimum of 9 courses. Please visit the Management Science Degree Plan page for core and secondary core course requirements.

Students are required to take at least six doctoral level seminars in accounting.

Students will be asked to take other advanced graduate-level courses in related fields such as economics, econometrics and finance at the discretion of the PhD adviser.

Students are expected to write a research paper under the supervision of or in collaboration with Jindal School of Management faculty in each of the first two summers of their work at UT Dallas. At least one of these two papers is expected to be of sufficient quality to merit publication in academic journals. Papers may be co-authored, and both papers are presented before the accounting area faculty.

At the end of the first year, all PhD students will be required to take a preliminary exam which will consist of 2 parts. The first part will be based on Advanced Managerial Economics ( MECO 6345 ) and Statistics ( MECO 7312 ). The second part of the exam will be based on the two accounting PhD seminars that the students take during their first year.

All PhD students will be required to work on a research paper during their first summer and another research paper during their second year. These two research papers will satisfy the qualifying exam requirement which must be passed before admission for candidacy for the doctorate degree.

PhD students must successfully complete the preliminary and qualifying examinations, respectively, to enter PhD candidacy. The area faculty will determine whether a student has successfully completed the exam requirements based on the student’s performance. Criteria to evaluate students may include results from the in-class written portion of the exams, quality of research papers and/or presentations, performance in special courses (e.g. seminar courses), satisfactory GPA as determined by area faculty, and other forms of assessment as required by the student’s area. An unsatisfactory performance in any one criteria for either the preliminary examination or the qualifying examination may result in dismissal from the program.

The dissertation is written under the direction of the dissertation committee. Twelve to 24 semester hours may be granted for the dissertation toward the minimum 75-hour requirement for the degree. At a time mutually agreeable to the candidate and the dissertation committee, the candidate must orally defend the dissertation to the committee.

The Dissertation Proposal must be successfully defended at least one semester prior to the term of graduation. The requirements for the proposal defense should be discussed with the dissertation committee prior to scheduling the defense. Dissertation Proposal Defenses will be open to all faculty and PhD students of the Jindal School of Management.

The candidate must orally defend a dissertation proposal before starting the dissertation.

ready-application-phd

Ready to start your PhD application?

Before you apply, get familiar with the admission requirements and application process for Jindal School PhD programs at UT Dallas.

Back to Top

Jump to navigation

• UTCS Direct

U.S. News Ranks UT Austin Computer Science Among Best in Graduate Program Rankings

Submitted by Staci R Norman on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 11:00am

The 2024-2025 rankings tout computer science at The University of Texas at Austin as among the seven best nationally.

The UT Computer Science graduate program continues to be recognized as a  top 10 program in the nation , as well as among the top 5 public schools and the best in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s partial release of its most recent “Best Graduate Schools”  released today. The magazine ranks programs in alternating years.

UT Computer Science ranks 7th nationally, tied with Georgia Tech and the University of Washington. Four “ specialties ,” or areas of research, at UTCS also rank in the top ten, with Programming Languages coming in 7th, Theory ranked 8th, Artificial Intelligence ranked 9th, and Systems ranked 10th.

U.S. News has delayed release of rankings in additional areas in which The University of Texas at Austin has historically achieved No. 1 and top 10 rankings. Even with the partial release of the graduate rankings, UT maintained its top 10 spot for five colleges and schools. Overall, the University has 42 graduate schools and specialty programs ranked in the top 10 when combined with previous years.

“Our talent is what puts UT at the leading edge of discovery in AI and robotics, life sciences, population research, and many other disciplines that are at the forefront of solving many of the world’s most pressing problems and bettering society,” said President Jay Hartzell. 

U.S. News & World Report’s graduate rankings, which are published separately from the yearly ranking of undergraduate programs, are considered the gold standard of graduate and professional rankings. They are based on surveys of academic leaders and, for select programs, additional quantitative measures including placement test scores, student/faculty ratios, research expenditures, salary by profession and job placement success.

The publication updates some of its specialty rankings each year and republishes the most recent rankings in other areas.

Read the full UT News Release .

• Undergraduate Office
• Graduate Office
• Office of External Affairs
• Mission Statement
• Emergency Information
• Site Policies
• Web Accessibility Policy
• Web Privacy Policy

University of Utah Hospital

General questions.

• Billing & Insurance

• Health Care Home
• Press Releases

University of Utah announces major funding for new addiction treatment research

Media contact:.

Patricia Brandt Manager, Public Relations and Communications, Huntsman Mental Health Institute University of Utah Health Email: Patricia.Brandt @hsc.utah.edu

Salt Lake City (April 10, 2024) - Worldwide, someone dies from drug or alcohol addiction every four minutes. Now, researchers at Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah have been selected by Wellcome Leap to research a new treatment for substance use disorder as part of a $50 million commitment to develop innovative treatments.

Brian J. Mickey, MD, PhD, professor of psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (pictured top left), will lead the team of investigators with expertise in psychiatry, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, radiology, and social work to research a new, noninvasive treatment for addiction. Co-principal investigators include Jan Kubanek, PhD , (pictured top center), and Taylor Webb, PhD (pictured top right); co-investigators include (from left to right) Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW ; Rana Jawish, MD ; Vincent Koppelmans, PhD ; and Tom Riis, PhD.

The research will be funded by the Untangling Addiction program, which is a $50 million program founded by Wellcome Leap , to develop scalable measures to assess addiction susceptibility, quantify the risks stemming from addiction, and develop innovative treatments.  

“Substance use disorder is a significant global health problem, and yet the treatment options are limited,” Mickey said.  “We’re developing a non-invasive intervention for preventing and treating addiction, chronic pain, and depression. This funding will help us validate and generate the data to support the next critical step: an efficacy trial to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.”

Mickey’s team will use a novel ultrasound-based device to modulate deep brain regions and behaviors associated with opioid addiction. The goal will be to ultimately develop this approach into an individually targeted therapeutic intervention for a range of addictions. “Addictions are brain illnesses that have enormous negative impact on individuals, families, and society,” Mickey said. “A major reason that addictions have been difficult to prevent—and treat—is that they are driven by dysfunction of deep brain regions that are challenging to access. Many psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and addiction are caused by malfunction of brain circuits. This project is an example of our mission to understand how these neural circuits are dysregulated and to develop novel, circuit-targeted interventions that return the brain to a healthy state.”

"We are proud to bring Wellcome Leap's innovative problem-solving and funding approach to our research enterprise at the University of Utah," said Taylor Randall, President , University of Utah. "To have our mental health researchers contributing to pioneering work on addiction treatment reaffirms our commitment to improving lives through discovery."

“What makes research like this so impactful is that it brings together a variety of disciplines to help solve complex problems in mental health,” said Mark Hyman Rapaport, MD , CEO of Huntsman Mental Health Institute. “This is particularly timely news given the groundbreaking of a new translational research building on campus focused on mental health and the brain. Our nation is in a mental health crisis, but there is hope if we can think differently and work together to change this trajectory.”

About Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health brings together 75 years of patient care, research, and education into one of the nation's leading academic medical centers focused on mental health. Nestled in the campus of University of Utah, Huntsman Mental Health Institute serves the community with 1,600 faculty and staff in 20 locations providing inpatient and outpatient services for youth, teens, and adults as well as a comprehensive crisis care model which includes the nationally recognized SafeUT app and the 988 Crisis hotline for Utah. Our mission is to advance mental health knowledge, hope, and healing for all. Learn more at:  HMHI.utah.edu  and join the conversation on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  TikTok ,  X  and  LinkedIn .

• huntsman mental health institute

UT’s Excellence and Impact On Display in Latest Graduate School Rankings

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin continues to be one of the premier schools for graduate studies, according to U.S. News & World Report’s partial release of its most recent “Best Graduate Schools.” UT made gains in several disciplines, including the College of Education’s jump into the top 10.

U.S. News has delayed release of its engineering, medicine and clinical psychology rankings, areas in which the University has historically achieved No. 1 and top 10 rankings.

Even with the partial release of the graduate rankings, UT maintained its top 10 spot for five colleges and schools: the College of Education (No. 8); the School of Information (No. 5); the Steve Hicks School of Social Work (No. 8); the College of Pharmacy (No. 6); and the Jackson School of Geosciences (No. 7), ranked under Earth Sciences. Three specialties ranked No. 1 in the country: Accounting, Latin American History and Sociology of Population. Overall, the University has 42 graduate schools and specialty programs ranked in the top 10 when combined with previous years.

“These rankings are striking and reflect our ability to continue to attract exceptional faculty and students. Our excellence is evident in our set of more than 40 schools, programs and specialties ranked in the top-10 in this partial release alone, including several that are the best in the country, if not the world,” said President Jay Hartzell. “Our talent is what puts UT at the leading edge of discovery in AI and robotics, life sciences, population research, and many other disciplines that are at the forefront of solving many of the world’s most pressing problems and bettering society.”

Among the highlights in this year’s rankings:

• The College of Education is now ranked in the top 10, moving up eight spots to No. 8.
• The McCombs School of Business moved up four ranks to No. 16 overall.
• The Information Systems MBA program in the McCombs School of Business is ranked No. 4 this year, marking 31 years that it has ranked in the top 5. Accounting has been ranked No. 1 for 18 years.
• The College of Pharmacy moved up one spot to No. 6. Computer Science moved up one rank to No. 7.
• The Nursing master’s program rose six spots to No. 14.

U.S. News & World Report’s graduate rankings, which are published separately from the yearly ranking of undergraduate programs, are considered the gold standard of graduate and professional rankings. They are based on surveys of academic leaders and, for select programs, additional quantitative measures including placement test scores, student/faculty ratios, research expenditures, salary by profession and job placement success.

The publication updates some of its specialty rankings each year and republishes the most recent rankings in other areas. The rankings for engineering, medicine and psychology will be released at a later date, according to U.S. News.

Graduate schools, programs and specialties that U.S. News ranked in the top 25 are listed below.

Business – 16

• Accounting – 1
• Business Analytics – 8
• Entrepreneurship – 10
• Finance – 13
• Information Systems – 4
• Management – 11
• Marketing – 11
• Production/Operations – 15
• Project Management – 4
• Real Estate – 8
• Supply Chain/Logistics – 16
• Executive MBA – 15
• Part-Time MBA – 7

Education – 8

• Counseling – 15
• Curriculum/Instruction – 12
• Education Policy – 9
• Educational Administration/Supervision – 5
• Educational Psychology – 6
• Elementary Teacher Education – 10
• Higher Education Administration – 14
• Secondary Teacher Education – 10
• Special Education – 7

Health Disciplines (other than Nursing)

• Audiology – 12
• Pharmacy (College of Pharmacy) – 6
• Social Work (Steve Hicks School of Social Work) – 8
• Speech-Language Pathology – 14
• Business/Corporate Law – 17
• Constitutional Law – 11
• Contracts/Commercial Law – 15
• Criminal Law – 20
• Intellectual Property Law – 15
• International Law – 25
• Tax Law – 13

Library and Information Studies Schools (School of Information) – 5*

• Archives and Preservation – 4*
• Digital Librarianship – 7*
• Information Systems – 8*
• Master’s – 14

Public Affairs – 13

• Public Policy Analysis – 15

The Sciences

Biological Sciences – 25*

• Ecology/Evolutionary Biology – 8*

Chemistry – 16*

• Analytical – 4*
• Inorganic – 14*
• Organic – 20*
• Physical – 14*

Computer Science – 7

• Artificial Intelligence – 9
• Programming Language – 7
• Systems – 10

Earth Sciences (Jackson School of Geosciences) – 7*

• Geochemistry – 13*
• Geology – 2*
• Geophysics and Seismology – 5*
• Paleontology – 3*

Mathematics – 13*

• Algebra – 19*
• Analysis – 8*
• Applied Math – 7*
• Topology – 8*

Physics – 13*

• Cosmology/Relativity/Gravity – 10*
• Condensed Matter – 22*

Statistics – 27* 

Social Sciences and Humanities

Economics – 22*

English – 17*

• American Literature After 1865 – 18*

History – 11*

• African American History – 10*
• Latin American History – 1*
• Modern U.S. History – 16*

Political Science – 19*

• American Politics – 20*
• Comparative Politics – 18*

Psychology – 23*

• Behavioral Neuroscience – 8*
• Social Psychology – 9*

Sociology – 11*

• Sociology of Population – 1*
• Sex and Gender – 6*
• Social Stratification – 13*

Fine Arts – 23*

• Sculpture – 6*

*Ranking not revised for 2024-25. Based on latest available ranking.

Explore Latest Articles

Apr 11, 2024

From Average to Individual: Transforming Cancer Care With Single-Subject Clinical Trials

Apr 10, 2024

Clint Dawson and Stephen Vladeck Honored With President’s Research Impact Award

Apr 08, 2024

25 Questions (and Answers!) About the Great North American Eclipse