Students are admitted to the PhD program in Accounting on a full-time, residential basis only. Students typically work 20 hours per week as a research assistant or teaching assistant during the academic year and receive a financial package.
Coursework
Your plan of study will depend upon your goals and chosen emphasis. Your advisor will work closely with you to ensure the courses you take keep you on track to complete your degree and prepare you for your future.
Coursework involves research activities such as literature review and critique, theoretical modeling, research design, computer-assisted empirical analysis, and preparation of proposals and research papers.
Track Your Progress
Download the checksheet that corresponds with your chosen path to help make sure you’re staying on track.
Career Opportunities
The purpose of our PhD program is to train and prepare students for academic careers at institutions having research and teaching missions. We focus on training students for state-of-the-art archival research, and we encourage joint research projects with our faculty.
Nationally Ranked
As a nationally ranked college of business, the University of Missouri’s Trulaske College of Business offers students a world class educational experience. Furthermore, Trulaske’s PhD program in Accounting is consistently ranked in the top 20 by Public Accounting Report.
Accreditation
The Trulaske College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business provides internationally recognized, specialized accreditation for business and accounting programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. AACSB Accreditation Standards challenge post-secondary educators to pursue excellence and continuous improvement throughout their business programs. This accreditation is known world-wide as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.
Advising
Figuring out your plan and next steps is a big task. Luckily you’ll have help navigating it all - your advisor. Contact your advisor with questions about your classes, coursework and more. They’re here to help you succeed.
By the Numbers
100%
Every Trulaske BS BA student completes an internship
96.6%
Trulaske 2023 graduates who report a successful career outcome
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Trulaske students can tailor their course of study with nine certificate options