PhD in Accounting 48 months PHD Programme By BI Norwegian Business School |TopUniversities

PhD in Accounting PhD in Accounting

Location

BI - Campus Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The specialisation in Accounting prepares candidates for the international academic job market, positions in research organisations, auditing and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like accounting standard setting bodies, financial regulators (e.g. SEC, Finanstilsynet, …) or other relevant policy institutions. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and an interest in Accounting, Finance or Economics to apply.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The specialisation in Accounting prepares candidates for the international academic job market, positions in research organisations, auditing and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like accounting standard setting bodies, financial regulators (e.g. SEC, Finanstilsynet, …) or other relevant policy institutions. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and an interest in Accounting, Finance or Economics to apply.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a Master of Science (MSc) or comparable degree within the fields of economics and business administration or an area in which BI offers a PhD specialisation.
  • Have minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, =three, =one).
  • Hold a Master's degree that includes thesis work (15 to 30 ECTS).
  • Have an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency. This may require specific documentation by proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.
  • In particular cases, GMAT or GRE tests may be required. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.

An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.

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