| UBC's PhD program in Accounting has a reputation for producing strong researchers. Recent graduates from the program have been placed in schools including Boston College, Purdue University, the University of Hong Kong, the University of Toronto, the University of Alberta, Brock University and Queen's University. The research faculty in Accounting publish in the top journals in the field, and engage in empirical research in financial accounting, auditing and taxation. The program draws effectively on strong research faculty in other fields, including finance, economics, policy analysis, and management science. Of particular importance are the variety of research workshops held each week which expose students to current research by leading researchers from UBC and other universities in accounting and the related fields. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A Master's degree is typical but not an absolute requirement; in exceptional cases, direct admission may be permissible on the basis of a first university-level degree with first-class standing. Most students have had prior studies in accounting, but some have entered the program with backgrounds primarily in finance, economics, or mathematics and then developed their understanding of accounting by taking appropriate undergraduate or Masters' courses in accounting. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 250] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 84]
- Graduate Management Admission Test or Graduate Record Examination
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| Application Notes : | Official copies of GMAT (preferred) and/or GRE scores are required. There are no official cut-off levels for these scores, but the average score of successful applicants is about the 95th percentile. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.