MPhil-PhD in Accounting

Programme Introduction

This integrated MPhil-PhD programme targets highly motivated, self-directed individuals who wish to pursue a higher degree in the area of accounting, with research focus on financial accounting, auditing, managerial accounting, and related domains.

Our target students may have a wide range of backgrounds, but should have a strong interest in accounting, auditing and financial economics, and generally have completed undergraduate level courses in accounting, finance, economics and statistics. Applicants with background in science and engineering are also welcome to apply.

 

Curriculum Arrangement

- Duration of Studies -

Degree

Study Mode

Maximum Pre-

Candidacy Period

Normative Period

Maximum Period

Master of Philosophy

Full-time

--

2 years

4 years

PhD

(enter with a research master’s degree)

Full-time

2 years

4 years

6 years

PhD

(enter without a research master’s degree)

Full-time

3 years

5 years

7 years

 

- Unit Requirements -

I. Lecture courses (3-unit courses)

Group A

Current Topics in Accounting 

Accounting Research I

Accounting Research II

China Accounting Research

Review of Quantitative Methods*

Econometrics I

Econometrics II

Corporate Finance

Asset Pricing

Empirical Methods in Finance

 

 

Group B

Analysis of Unstructured Data

Microeconomic Theory I

Game Theory

Applied Microeconomics

Applied Econometrics

Financial Economics

Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance I

Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance II

Advanced Topics in Asset Pricing I

Advanced Topics in Asset Pricing II

Investment and Portfolio Analysis

Behavioral Economics and Finance

Market Microstructure

 

 

(Subject to change. )

* Compulsory for students entering without a research master’s degree.

In the pre-candidacy stage, a minimum of 30-33* units are required, with at least 18 units from Group A and the rest from Group B. ​

II. Thesis research courses

Each student’s progress in research is monitored through courses called ‘Thesis Research’. A minimum of 6 units are required per term in the pre-candidacy stage and 12 units in the candidacy stage.

Since the study period of the students may vary, the total number of thesis research courses to be taken may also vary, which will affect the total number of units taken by each student for graduation.

III. Other courses

-  Research Seminars

-  Thesis Writing and Defense

Please kindly find more details in the Study Plan of MPhil-PhD Programme  (Click for more information)

Fees and Funding 

The tuition fee of the programme for the academic year 2025-2026 is RMB140,000.

The University and the School may offer various kinds of financial supports to selected applicants:

1. Presidential Fellowship. It carries an after-tax stipend of RMB180,000 per year to cover the normative period of study, subject to annual review. The student is required to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for at least four semesters (summer counts as one semester) during the scholarship period. In addition, the student is eligible to receive a tuition subsidy, like any other students.

2. Tuition Waivers.

3. Teaching/Research Assistantships. The student is required to serve as a TA or RA to earn a monthly stipend of up to RMB10,000 before-tax during the normative period of study.

The selection is based on merit and no application is necessary.

 

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

The applicant should have:

- Attained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”, with a good background in mathematics or statistics;

- Fulfilled any one of the following English Language Proficiency Requirements

  • Completed a degree programme with English as medium of instruction, or
  • TOEFL: 79 (Internet-based/Home Edition), or
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (Test Centre based/Online), or
  • GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal) (This requirement will be kept until the score validity phases out), or
  • GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78 (Verbal), or
  • Achieved a pass grade in English in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level) or Hong Kong Higher Level Exam, or
  • Achieved Level 4 or above in the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, or
  • Obtained a recognized professional qualification, provided that the examination was conducted in English.

- Taken the GRE General Test or GMAT.

 

Application Materials

  • Copies of bachelor’s and/or master’s degree certificate(s), graduation certificate(s), verification report(s) or Certificate of Enrollment
  • Official Transcripts
  • TOEFL, IELTS or GMAT score report as evidence of English language proficiency
  • GRE or GMAT score report
  • Contact details of at least two referees
  • Personal Statement (in English)
  • Curriculum Vitae (in English)
  • A writing sample (in English) is encouraged but not required
  • Other supporting documents as deemed appropriate

 

Application Deadline

From 1st November 2024 to 15th April 2025

 

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Contact Us

Telephone: (86) 0755 - 2351 8570

Email: rpg_sme@cuhk.edu.cn

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-12:00 & 13:00-17:30

Address: 3F, Teaching Complex D，2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China

 

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