Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting

University of North Texas

Overview

The University of North Texas's G. Brint Ryan College of Business offers a rigorous four-year Ph.D. program in business with an accounting concentration designed to prepare students for successful careers as academic scholars. Students are trained to conduct independent research in a wide range of areas, including tax, financial, managerial, systems, and audit. Our faculty and doctoral students use both archival and behavioral approaches.

Our program is demanding, broad in scope, and provides opportunities for close interaction between students and faculty. Students are required to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in quantitative areas (such as mathematics and statistics), and scholarly writing. Our program has been changing rapidly, reflecting the growing emphasis on rigorous research at the University of North Texas.

Why UNT?

UNT is an ambitious, growing university that is making a strong commitment to expanding and improving its doctoral programs. Accounting doctoral students at UNT now benefit from working with nationally recognized faculty in a wide variety of specialties in a new, exceptionally well-equipped building with cutting edge technology.

UNT is the largest university in the fast-growing Dallas/Fort Worth region. The G. Brint Ryan College of Business enjoys strong alumni support and close relationships with a dynamic business community. Our Institute of Petroleum Accounting is one of the leading academic centers specializing in the oil and gas industry.

The UNT Department of Accounting offers an exceptionally collegial environment with a strong tradition of close student-faculty collaboration. The accounting faculty and administrators are committed to strongly supporting doctoral students and doing everything possible to enable their success.