Accounting

Master’s and Doctoral Programs

Graduate opportunities

Stricter government regulations have contributed to an increased demand for accounting graduates in public accounting firms, public and private business, and nonprofit organizations. The National Association of Colleges and Employers lists accounting among the top majors that are in demand, which is expected to remain high for years to come.

Our mission in the accounting department at the University of North Texas is to prepare you to work in an area where an accounting background is needed or beneficial. Our department accomplishes this by offering course work leading to a Master of Science degree in Accounting, a Master of Science degree in Taxation, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting.

The M.S. in Accounting offers concentrations in audit and financial accounting, accounting information systems, entrepreneurial perspective, and managerial accounting. The M.S. in Taxation readies you to be a tax specialist in public accounting, industry or government.

The Ph.D. degree prepares you for a career in academia. Our program is demanding, broad in scope and provides opportunities for close interaction between students and faculty members. The program reflects the growing emphasis on rigorous research in the College of Business.

Faculty-driven research ranges from international accounting and taxation for multinational corporations to ethical standards and development of expert systems. Faculty members have contributed to a variety of journals and participate in national and international conferences. They also have been published in more than 25 professional and scholarly books and monographs.

Setting the standard

The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; telephone 813-769-6500). This means we meet or exceed strict academic standards for excellence in education. The college is also one of the nation’s 20 largest business schools.

Our campus reflects our commitment to prepare leaders for the future. The new 180,000 square-foot Business Leadership Building enables the highest level of academic instruction possible using cutting-edge technology and interactive learning environments.

Academic and research resources

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

We also have a student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants and Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting honor society. Graduate students are encouraged to become involved in these organizations.

Attending UNT

Admission requirements

Master’s programs

You will need to meet the admission requirements for the Toulouse Graduate School and submit the following items to the College of Business:

• 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 and/or letters of recommendation

Doctoral program

You must meet the admission requirements for the Toulouse Graduate School and submit the following items to the College of Business:

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

Visit www.cob.unt.edu for more detailed information.

Degree requirements

Master’s degree

You will need to complete 18 semester hours of 5000-level accounting courses and 15 to 18 semester hours of approved electives. The specific course work depends on your chosen specialty area. Master’s program and specialty program advisors are available to help you with your class schedule each semester. Detailed information about degree requirements is at www.cob.unt.edu/acct.

Doctoral degree

You will need to complete course work, written and oral qualifying examinations, pre-dissertation research, and a dissertation. The program includes a minimumof 69 semester hours of course work beyond a master’s degree or 99 hours beyond a bachelor’s degree:

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

For specific course work and research requirements, please 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 assistance programs may be obtained by calling 940-565-2302 or visiting financialaid.unt.edu.