Accounting

Master’s and Doctoral Programs

Graduate opportunities

Stricter government regulations have led to an increased demand for accounting graduates in public accounting firms, public and private businesses and nonprofit organizations. The National Association of Colleges and Employers lists accounting among the top majors that are in demand now and for years to come.

Pursuing a graduate degree in Accounting or Taxation prepares you to address a wide variety of challenges that arise in the profession. The in-depth study gives you an advantage over others in the workplace.

The Department of Accounting at the University of North Texas offers course work leading to a:

• Master of Science degree in Accounting with a concentration in audit or management and entrepreneurial
• Master of Science degree in Accounting as part of the Integrated Master of Accounting Professional Program
• Master of Science degree in Taxation
• Master of Science degree in Taxation as part of the Integrated Master of Accounting Professional Program
• Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting

The Integrated Master of Accounting Professional Program features a demanding curriculum that includes full-time enrollment and a mandatory internship to better prepare you for the challenges of the accounting profession.

The Ph.D. degree preps you for a career in academia and reflects the growing emphasis on rigorous research in the College of Business.

Faculty members are involved in behavioral, empirical, archival, historical and theoretical research. Research topics range from the application of cognitive models to the impact of governmental standards on borrowing costs. Faculty members have also contributed to a variety of journals, published in professional and scholarly books and monographs and participated in national and international conferences.

Setting the standard

Our accounting program has garnered national recognition from its peers. In the Public Accounting Report's Annual Professors Survey, accounting professors ranked the program among the top 50 in the nation.

The College of Business, which is one of the nation's 20 largest business schools, is accredited by AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750; Tampa, Fla. 33602; telephone 813-769-6500). This means we meet or exceed strict academic standards for excellence in education.

The Business Leadership Building, which has Gold-level LEED certification for sustainability, reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders. It provides you with the highest level of academic instruction possible using cutting-edge technology and interactive learning environments.

Outstanding research opportunities and student support

The Institute of Petroleum Accounting conducts research in accounting, finance, taxation and economic problems of the extractive industries. Graduate students work with faculty members and industry experts, assisting with research.

We also encourage you to get involved in our student chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants, the Beta Alpha Psi honorary organization, the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, the Internal Auditing Education Partnership Program, ISACA and the Institute of Management Accountants.

UNT provides a wide variety of services exclusively to graduate students. The Graduate Student Writing Support office can help you with writing, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research offers assistance with statistical research.

The Toulouse Graduate School® offers several professional development workshops, including a Dissertation Boot Camp. Many of the workshops are available online for your convenience.

Attending UNT

Admission requirements

Master's programs

You'll need to meet the admission requirements for the graduate school and submit the following items to the College of Business. The graduate school's admission requirements are outlined at the catalog.

• Current résumé with work and academic experience
• Official GMAT scores
• Transcript of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA
• A 600- to 700-word essay
• Two reference forms or letters of recommendation

Doctoral program

You must meet the admission requirements for the graduate school and submit the following items to the College of Business. The graduate school's admission requirements are outlined at the catalog.

• Three doctoral applicant evaluation forms or letters of recommendation from professors or professional colleagues familiar with your academic record
• Supplementary Information Form to the graduate program office

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Degree requirements

Master's degrees

You'll need to complete 30 credit hours of 5000-level accounting courses with 15 to 18 credit hours of approved electives. The specific course work depends on your specialty area. A master's program advisor is available to help you with your class schedule each semester. Detailed information about degree requirements is available at our website.

Doctoral degree

You'll need to complete course work, written and oral qualifying exams, pre-dissertation research and a dissertation. The program includes a minimum of 69 credit hours of course work beyond a master's degree or 99 credit hours beyond a bachelor's degree:

• Research track (12 to 15 credit hours)
• Major and minor areas (27 to 33 credit hours)
• Pre-dissertation research (12 credit hours)
• Dissertation (12 credit hours)

For specific course work and research requirements, contact the accounting Ph.D. advisor.

Financial assistance

Scholarships and excellence recognition honors are awarded by our department's Scholarship Committee based on academic excellence, merit and professionalism. To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be a full-time student in the semester when the scholarship payment is to be made. Information about other financial assistance programs may be obtained by calling 940-565-2302 or visiting the financial aid website.