Overview

Get a deeper understanding of the way businesses and organisations manage their finances with the PhD in Accounting degree at the Victoria University of Wellington . You'll learn to critically assess and analyse current research in accounting, conduct your own research and construct arguments to support your findings.

Key facts

Superior skills in accounting analysis are in demand in the business, academic and public sectors—learn to apply your knowledge to solve advanced accounting problems.

Learn effective techniques that communicate and justify your accounting advice and ideas clearly and concisely.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Research activity is organised around a number of research interest groups, which are also involved in hosting a variety of workshops, discussion fora, and conferences in their particular areas of research interest.

These groups also have strong links with a range of business, government, and non-governmental organisations.

Staff are involved with several research projects which are funded externally.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Accounting

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.

You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

International tuition: TBC

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Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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