Ph.D. in Accounting
Ph.D. in Accounting
Develop expertise in accounting principles, quantitative methods, economics, and finance on your way to becoming a successful teacher and scholars. You will collaborate with both peers and faculty mentors, and be encouraged to present your work at conferences, as well as submit articles for publication in top research journals.
Coursework
Accounting Ph.D. 学生完成一个学习计划，从会计课程开始, quantitative methods, economics, and finance. Through seminar courses, you will become fluent on the existing state of research literature, appropriate research methods, and proper management of the publication process.
课程要求通常在项目的前两年得到满足. In addition to doctoral seminars, Ph.D. students will take courses in the departments of finance and economics, and are encouraged to explore inter-disciplinary pursuits.
Comprehensive Examination
在课程的第二年结束时，将进行一次综合考试. 在考试中取得满意的成绩标志着你从课程作业过渡到全职论文电子游戏正规平台.
Research
博士生在项目的早期就开始参与电子游戏正规平台过程. A first-year summer paper, which can be a replication or an extension of an existing study, provides early hands-on experience in research design, programming, data management, and statistical analysis.
然后，学生必须根据原始电子游戏正规平台想法完成第二年的论文，并在第三年的12月初提交这项电子游戏正规平台，以获得博士学位.D. candidate.
In the spring of their fourth year, students submit and present their dissertation proposal, which should make a substantial, significant, and original contribution to the field. 在提案过程中，教师的输入概述了学生需要在夏季完成的工作，以便他们的论文提案成为他们第5年秋季的就业市场论文.
Research and Teaching Assistant Requirement
卡罗尔学院的博士生将担任电子游戏正规平台助理, teaching assistants, and/or instructors throughout their studies. 在整个博士学位期间，学生每周工作一定数量的小时.D. programs. In exchange, the Carroll School provides financial support for doctoral students in the form of a stipend and tuition remission.
First Year
| PRE-FALL |
| Mathematics for Economists |
| FALL |
| Microeconomic Theory I |
| Investments |
| Statistics |
| PhD Seminar in Asset Pricing Theory |
| Financial Accounting Practice I* |
| SPRING |
| Microeconomic Theory II |
| Econometrics |
| PhD Seminar in Accounting Research Part I |
| PhD Seminar in Corporate Finance Theory |
| Financial Accounting Practice II* |
| SUMMER |
| Programming Skills |
*If required
Second Year
| FALL |
| PhD Seminar in Empirical Asset Pricing |
| PhD Seminar on Empirical Topics in Accounting |
| PhD Seminar in Accounting Research Part II |
| SPRING |
| Applied Econometrics |
| PhD Seminar in Accounting Research Part III |
| PhD Seminar in Empirical Corporate Finance |
| SUMMER |
| Comprehensive Exam |
以下是2019-2023学年的电子游戏软件数据. Updated September 25, 2023.
Class Size
| Year | Size |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| Overall Selectivity | 4.4% |
Academic & Professional Profile
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Average GMAT Score | 725 |
| GMAT 80th Percentile Range | 723-727 |
| Average GRE Score | 327 |
| GRE 80th Percentile Range | 326-328 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.85 |
| Average Full-Time Work Experience | 4 years |
| Students Holding Master's Degree | 67% |
Demographics
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Average Age | 25 years old |
| Age Range | 24-47 years old |
| Women | 67% |
| International Students | 78% |
“Our faculty is on a mission to build an outstanding Ph.D. 该项目成功地将其候选人送入了一流学府.”
Ph.D. Admission FAQ
国际学生在申请卡罗尔学院之前是否需要申请签证?
No, international students do not need to submit visa-related materials at the time of application. However, once you confirm your enrollment, Boston College’s Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) will work with you to ensure that your materials are prepared in a timely fashion to complete your visa application and I-20 appointment.
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国际学生在申请时需要提交财务文件吗?
No, 在最初的申请过程中，国际学生不需要提交财务文件. Financial documents are only required for enrolled students. 在收到财务声明和证明(DCF)表格后，您需要提交您的原始财务文件.
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Can I visit a Ph.D. class?
Unfortunately, we do not offer Ph.D. class visits through the Graduate Admissions Office. If you would like to gain a better understanding of our Ph.D. 课程和与在校学生或教职员工会面，请联系 Accounting, Finance, or Organization Studies Ph.D. director.
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Do I need to have an interview to be admitted into the Ph.D. program?
Interviews for the Ph.D. program are available by invitation of the Admissions Committee only.
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我将从卡罗尔管理学院获得多少资金来攻读博士学位.D. program?
The current level of financial support for doctoral students is $38,000 per year in addition to full tuition remission. 信誉良好的学生可以获得最多五年的支持. In return for this support, 学生在整个博士学位期间担任电子游戏正规平台和/或教学助理.D. programs.
This support is based on the fact that students are expected to devote their full energies to the Ph.D. program during the entire calendar year, not just the academic year.
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How selective is the Ph.D. in Accounting program?
We aim to enroll two to four doctoral candidates each year. We receive around 75 applications to the Ph.D. in Accounting program each year. Please review our class profile to see how your scores and grades compare to those of our current students.
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How selective is the Ph.D. in Finance program?
We aim to enroll four doctoral candidates each year. We receive around 150 applications to the Ph.D. in Finance program each year. Please review our class profile to see how your scores and grades compare to those of our current students.
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How selective is the Ph.D. in Organization Studies program?
We aim to enroll four doctoral candidates each year. We receive around 75 applications to the Ph.D. in Organization Studies program each year. Please review our class profile to see how your scores and grades compare to those of our current students.
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Application Link & Deadlines
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for Fall 2024 is January 9, 2024.
Application Fee: 所有申请人都需要支付100美元的不可退还申请费.
Interviews: If selected, applicants will be invited to interview in early spring.
Admission Decisions: Applications are generally reviewed after the final deadline has passed. There is no specific decision notification date for Ph.D. programs. Final decisions are typically available by mid-spring.
CV and Resume
你目前的简历应该包括你的教育、电子游戏正规平台和专业信息.
We also require 一份单独的工作经历，使用在线申请中提供的表格.
Recommendations
两个人的推荐信，他们可以客观地评估你的电子游戏正规平台生学习能力和职业成功的潜力.
Transcripts
所有申请者必须拥有经过认证的学院或大学的四年制学士学位. 你必须提交你曾经就读过学位授予项目的每个机构的成绩单. At the time of application, only a self-reported transcript is required but if you are admitted, 我们将要求您的学位授予机构直接发送正式成绩单. Transcripts should include:
Course names
所有成绩(包括转学分和留学项目)
Cumulative GPA
Degree conferral information
Graduates of non-U.S. 机构必须拥有相当于四年制美国大学的学院或大学学位.S. bachelor’s degree. If admitted, 国际学生必须提交所有学历证书的官方英文翻译件, along with a third-party degree verification from an agency such as SpanTran or World Education Services (WES).
GMAT or GRE Scores
申请人必须提交过去五年内的GMAT或GRE成绩. We accept both the GMAT Exam and GMAT Focus Edition. Our test codes are:
- GMAT school code: 44x-J5-96
- GRE school code: 3033
而电子游戏正规平台生招生处并没有在GMAT和GRE之间有偏好, we encourage you to consult class profile data for average test scores in order to gauge where you stand.
English Proficiency
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 您需要在申请时提交英语语言能力考试成绩. We accept TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.
Scores must be from within the past two years, and applicants must meet the following minimum scores:
TOEFL, iBT, and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 100
IELTS: 7.5
PTE: 68
如果你符合以下其中一项条件，你就有资格豁免语言测试的要求:
你已经在以英语为教学语言的机构完成了四年制学士学位或两年制硕士学位(或更高). 你必须在以英语授课的学校完成你的全部学位. 授课语言必须在你的成绩单上注明，或者在学校的官方信函中核实.
You have worked in a full-time, 在美国或英语为官方语言的国家获得至少两年的学位后职位. 注意:在英语不是官方语言的国家为一家用英语开展业务的公司工作，你不会有资格获得语言测试豁免.
If you are eligible to waive the language test requirement, 您不需要事先提交豁免请求，只需继续申请即可.
Required & Optional Essays
申请人必须提交一篇必要的论文，讨论他们的电子游戏正规平台兴趣和职业目标. 您也可以提交一篇可选的文章，以解决您的候选资格尚未在申请的其他部分中涵盖的方面.
Questions
If you have any further questions, please email us at bcmba@cake-services.com, or schedule a phone call or Zoom appointment with a member of the Graduate Admission team.