Ph.D. in Accountancy

Consistently ranked in the top 20 by Public Accounting Report, Missouri's Ph.D. program offers exceptional faculty and doctoral education. The purpose of our Ph.D. 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.

Students are assigned to specific faculty members to work as research assistants during the first two years in the program. This is a strong feature of the Ph.D. program as it facilitates the development of a mentoring relationship with research faculty early in the program. A faculty member’s willingness to mentor students is a prime factor in making RA assignments.

Think of your degree as the foundation for the rest of your career. Today's employers expect more from entry-level to executive positions, and professional education will help you exceed those demands. At Mizzou's Trulaske College of Business, you'll learn everything you need to know to get a head start in today's competitive business market.

As Missouri's land grant institution, we commit to excellence in the preparation of ethical business leaders. Our scholars will influence the world of business through knowledge discovery. Together with our global network of partners, we will meet the market's needs today while anticipating tomorrow's opportunities. Our shared success will be built on a foundation of diversity, inclusion, engagement, and respect. We will integrate technology, innovation, and globalization into a comprehensive learning environment in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business. This is our responsibility to the State of Missouri, the Nation, and beyond.