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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Accounting] From Simon Fraser University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Accounting)

STEM Course

4 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Accounting

CA$5,958/Yr

CA$5,958 /Yr

PhD in Accounting at Simon Fraser University is a 4-year program.
It is an on-campus program.
It is a course-based and research-intensive program offered on a full-time basis only.
The PhD in Accounting at SFU Beedie aims to attract people who will shape the next generation of thought leaders.
Students will be addressed accounting problems by applying the insights and tools gained from economics, finance, mathematics and statistics.
Specializations in Accounting are:
- Investor Protection
- Market Behavior
- Human Information Processing
- Judgement And Decision Making In Accounting And Auditing
- Information Economics
- Internal Auditing
- Audit Markets And Systems
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Reporting Quality
- Accounting And Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sustainability Reporting
- Performance Measurement And Productivity
- Foreign Markets, Disclosure And Regulation
The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favorable for students.
The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
The average salary goes up to 97,500 USD.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline	~~Oct 17, 2023~~ - ~~Jan 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$5958 (CAD 5958)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room And Board	CA$4755 (CAD 4755)
Food	CA$3330 (CAD 3330)
Total Cost	CA$8085 (CAD 8085)

Previous Year Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	CA$4380 (CAD 4380)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.33
A master’s degree from a recognized institution or its equivalent
Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
A GPA of at least 3.67/4.33(A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
A Credential evaluation report from WES Canada or ICES: If students have credentials from an institution outside of Canada or the United States, they must submit a credential evaluation report from WES Canada (course-by-course report) or ICES (comprehensive report).
Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Career opportunities are:

College or university professors.
Consultants.
Financial analysts.
Public policy researchers.
Researcher.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 33,115/Yr$33,115	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
QS scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details