PhD in Accounting is a doctorate in Accounting programme taught at HEC Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 4.5 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Accounting
Duration: 4.5 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This is a 90-credit PhD in Administration, Accounting specialization, offered by HEC Montreal jointly with Concordia University, McGill University and the Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM), delivered full-time on campus at the Cote-des-Neiges campus in Montreal. The program is completed over four to five years across two main phases: a specialization phase of up to two years followed by a thesis phase of two to three years, with an optional preparatory phase of up to one year for students who need it. Research areas in the Accounting Department cover financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate governance, and executive compensation, with faculty publishing in leading journals such as The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting Research. Tuition is waived and competitive funding is provided for the first four years of study. The program is designed to prepare graduates for academic careers, and is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the PhD in Accounting must hold a Master of Science (MSc), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), or another graduate degree in a related field. The program requires an average that the School deems excellent across all years of university study; submitting GRE, TAGE MAGE or GMAT results is optional but recommended. An advanced level of English or French is required, demonstrated through prior schooling or by completing a recognized French test or English program at an advanced level. Admission is for the Fall term only, with applications due no later than January 5th; capacity is limited and the program is not guaranteed to all eligible applicants.
