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    • DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING PHD PROGRAM

    Overview of the Structure of the Program

    The Department of Accounting PhD Program is designed to be a year-round program of study for full-time students. Individuals can expect to spend two years working on coursework and two years or more completing a dissertation. Students must also pass a qualifying exam upon completing the required coursework. Coursework consists of advanced classes in economics, finance, and accounting. Overall, the program usually requires four years to finish. Doctoral education is a collaborative process. Students should expect to work with fellow doctoral students in accounting and other disciplines as well as with faculty.

    Philosophy of the Department of Accounting PhD Program

    The Doctor of Philosophy is the mark of highest achievement in accounting scholarship. The Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at LSU is designed to produce scholars who will conduct top-tier, original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge within the accounting discipline. By the completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the theoretical, conceptual, and research foundations of accounting. While teaching is an integral part of an academic position in accounting and will be required by students in the program, the primary focus of the Department of Accounting PhD Program is acquisition of research skills. The combined experiences achieved through the PhD program are designed to prepare the student to be a researcher, teacher, and colleague at the university level.

    Admission Requirements

    Due to the time, effort, and resources required by both faculty and students to pursue a PhD, attention is given to assessing an applicant's potential for successfully completing the program. Most successful PhD applicants at LSU have satisfied the following requirements: a grade point average of at least 3.40 in the most recently completed 60 hours of work, a score on the graduate management admission test (GMAT) of 600 or above, strong recommendations from individuals who have had the opportunity to observe the applicant's interest, ability, and commitment to a career of scholarship. In addition, because entering a doctoral program typically requires relocation, potential students are often brought to campus for a further interview to ensure compatibility with the faculty, university, and community.

    Financial Assistance

    Graduate assistantships are typically awarded for four years in an amount between $17,000-$21,000. Assistantship duties may include teaching, teaching assistance, or research assistance for a faculty member. Working with faculty members on research projects is strongly encouraged. Assistantship assignments require 20 hours of work per week.