Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Accounting

The FIU PhD in Business Administration connects you with a world-class faculty that develops your research and teaching skills in preparation for a successful academic career. Our PhD program emphasizes a strong foundation in both methodological and theoretical training. Students engage in collaborative work with faculty by developing skills in formulating, conducting, and communicating quality research.The accounting concentration in the PhD in Business Administration program prepares students to become successful researchers and excellent educators at highly regarded universities that value impactful scholarship and quality teaching. The program primarily focuses on archival research in financial accounting and auditing. Our rigorous curriculum includes research methodology courses and doctoral seminars in accounting that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for successful academic careers. Your accounting coursework will be enhanced through events such as our research workshop series, where esteemed scholars from top universities present working papers and engage in fruitful discussions with faculty and doctoral students. Our highly research-active faculty provide exceptional mentoring and actively collaborate with students on research projects. In addition to annual stipends, students receive financial support for authorized expenses like conference participation, data-collection, and professional memberships.

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions in an envelope sealed by the degree granting institution. Applicants must have obtained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.International documentation must be translated into English by the institution or an official translation agency. If transcripts need to be translated, student must request two sets of transcripts: one for the translation agency, and one to be submitted to the university.Official proof of degree: International students must submit a certified/attested copy and translated version of the original diploma by the degree granting institution.All applicants are required to have taken either the GMAT or GRE within five years of their application. A GMAT score (or its GRE equivalent) of 600 or higher and a 3.0 GPA or better in post-secondary education is desired, although some applicants falling short of these desired scores and grades have been accepted into our program. Those with GMAT score below 500 or its GRE equivalent score will not be considered for admission. For information about how to covert a GRE score into its GMAT equivalent, visit: www.ets.org/gre/comparison.The GMAT or GRE exam is an admission requirement that cannot be waived for having years of professional experience, as experience is not an admission requirement for the program. (When requesting official scores be submitted, please refer to the Florida International University Institutional code Z9D-BF-74 for the GMAT, and 5206 for the GRE.) The statement of purpose must be submitted online through the online application system. Hard copy will not be accepted.Three letters of recommendation from employers, faculty, or professional associates. Recommendation letters must be submitted online through the online application system. Hard copy will not be accepted.A current resume of professional experiences must be submitted online through the online application system. Hard copy will not be accepted.