
University of Scranton · Accounting Department
Ph.D. in Accounting
Overview
A 53-credit Ph.D. in Accounting for experienced practitioners, delivered through on-campus residencies of two to four weekends per semester and a dissertation.
- Official program name
- Ph.D. in Accounting
- Awarded degree
- Ph.D. in Accounting · major: AccountingSource: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Doctoral — research doctorate
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree title itself is in accounting, accountancy, taxation or another accounting subject (for example a Master of Accountancy).Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Scranton, PA
- Subjects
- Accounting — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 53-credit curriculumSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- 3 yearsSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Why this program is listed
Ph.D. in Accounting with on-campus residencies.
Research doctorate in accounting designed for experienced professionals moving into academia.
Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Part-timeSource: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Attendance requirements as published
Residency Required
On-campus residencies over two to four weekends per semester.
two to four weekends per semester
Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Three phases: 21 credits of foundational principles, 20 credits of intermediate and advanced outcomes and 12 credits of dissertation research and defense.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
CPA-related statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
Other professional recognition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Research and doctoral requirements
Research areas
- Single area of concentration: accounting.Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Qualifying examinations
- Comprehensive exam after the second year of the program.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Dissertation
- Required public defense of an original, practice-relevant research proposal and dissertation; 12 credits of dissertation research and defense.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Residency
- On-campus residencies two to four weekends per semester.Source: scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Admissions
Technical preparation
- Work experience
- RequiredNormally 5-10 years of meaningful practice experience.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Prior degree
- RequiredA master's degree in business with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required1 letters — One professional letter of recommendation.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Research proposal
- RequiredResearch proposal required after the initial application is reviewed.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredNormally a recognized professional accounting certification such as CPA, CMA, CIA or CFE.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
February 28 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Ph.D. in Accounting, per credit | $2,075 | per creditCalculated tuition$109,975 = 53 credits × $2,075 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: gradadmissions.scranton.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- AACSB — accreditedUnit: The Arthur J. Kania School of ManagementListed as: AACSB business accreditationConfirmed in the accreditor's own directory.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 26, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
Sources and verification
- gradadmissions.scranton.edu/programs/doctorate-accounting/index.shtml — Official admissions page, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- AACSB accredited institutions (accreditor directory) — Accreditor directory, verified October 26, 2026
- scranton.edu/academics/ksom/accounting/programs/accounting-major.shtml — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- scranton.edu/academics/ksom/phd-accounting/index.shtml — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
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