Pursuing a graduate degree in Accounting or Taxation thoroughly prepares you to address a wide variety of professional challenges that arise in the profession. This in-depth study gives you an advantage over others in the workplace.

The Department of Accounting at the University of North Texas offers coursework leading to a:

• Master of Science degree in Accounting with a concentration in Audit and Assurance, or Corporate Accounting
• Master of Science degree in Taxation
• Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting

The Ph.D. degree prepares you for a career in academia and reflects the growing emphasis on rigorous research in the College of Business.

Faculty members are involved in behavioral, empirical, archival, historical and theoretical research. Research topics range from the application of cognitive models to the impact of governmental standards on borrowing costs. Faculty members also contribute to a variety of journals, publish in professional works, scholarly books and monographs, and participate in national and international conferences.

Setting the standard

Our accounting program has garnered national recognition from its peers. In the Public Accounting Report‘s Annual Professors Survey, accounting professors ranked the program among the top 50 in the nation.

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

The Business Leadership Building, which has Gold-level LEED certification for sustainability, reflects our commitment to preparing future business leaders. It provides you with the highest level of academic instruction possible using cutting-edge technology and interactive learning environments.

Outstanding research opportunities and student support

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

We also encourage you to get involved in our student chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants, the Beta Alpha Psi international honorary organization, the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, the Internal Auditing Education Partnership Program, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, and the Institute of Management Accountants.

UNT provides a wide variety of services exclusively to graduate students. The Graduate Student Writing Support office can help you with writing, and the Office of Research Consulting offers assistance with statistical research.