Consistently ranked in the top 20 by Public Accounting Report, Missouri's PhD program offers exceptional faculty and doctoral education. The purpose of our PhD program is to train and prepare students for an academic career at institutions having teaching and research missions in a four-year program. We focus on training students for state-of-the-art archival research. The faculty's research expertise is primarily in the areas of financial accounting and auditing. We admit two students per year to the program. We do consider international applicants, but only if they have evidence of strong English-language skills, and have either studied in or worked in an English-language setting. We do not consider international applications from individuals that do not meet these conditions. Completed applications must be received no later than the prior February 1. Earlier applications are encouraged, and admissions are for the subsequent fall semester. Criteria for admission includes a record of outstanding prior academic performance, a minimum GMAT score of 700, and strong letters of reference. Prior graduate study and work experience are highly desirable. Students admitted to the program normally have an accounting background and some professional work experience. However, we do consider applications from highly qualified applicants without work experience and with backgrounds in other fields. Before an admission decision is made, the PhD Policy Committee requires a campus interview to ensure a good match between our program and the applicant's background and career goals.<br><br>Credits - 72