Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - School of Accounting and Finance PHD Programme By Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,025 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Sep, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

JanStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our research programmes are designed to prepare students for a career in academic research and teaching. The programmes are broad-based and provide a rigorous foundation on which the students can build an academic career of their choice.


Our research programmes are 3-year / 4-year PhD programmes:


The normal duration of the PhD programme depends on the students' educational background. The programme mainly consists of two parts: coursework and thesis. Students will also receive training in teaching and gain research experience through research seminar attendance. After a successful defence of thesis and satisfying all University graduation requirements, the candidates will be awarded the PhD research degree.


Research Area


  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing




Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PhD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our research programmes are designed to prepare students for a career in academic research and teaching. The programmes are broad-based and provide a rigorous foundation on which the students can build an academic career of their choice.


Our research programmes are 3-year / 4-year PhD programmes:


The normal duration of the PhD programme depends on the students' educational background. The programme mainly consists of two parts: coursework and thesis. Students will also receive training in teaching and gain research experience through research seminar attendance. After a successful defence of thesis and satisfying all University graduation requirements, the candidates will be awarded the PhD research degree.


Research Area


  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing




Admission Requirements

6.5+
80+

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)

Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)

Normally hold:

  • A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university

30 Sep 2026
4 Years
Jan

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,025 USD
International
12,025 USD

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