Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting

PhD Accounting

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for admission to the University’s 4-Year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting Programme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Why UPSA PhD?

Collaborative blend of local and international instructional faculty.
Congenial leveraging of UPSA’s uniqueness of well-established scholarship with professionalism.
Consistent strong practical teaching and research training focus.
Comprehensive evaluation and student performance monitoring.
Committed team of qualified research supervisors.
Compatible skills in the design, execution, and presentation of original research.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting programme offers students the ability to acquire relevant skills for the conduct of research into phenomena leading to the discovery and application of knowledge in accounting and to develop critical thinking skills necessary for the acquisition of relevant knowledge needed in the design, execution and presentation of original research in accounting.

The programme also aims at helping students to understand relevant research methodologies, techniques and analytical frameworks from other fields of study that have relevant applications in accounting, appreciate research ethical challenges confronting the academy.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Accountants, Auditors, Finance Managers/Officers, NGO Managers and Officials, Teaching Staff in Tertiary Institutions, and Entrepreneurs.

DURATION: Four (4) Years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants with any of the following qualifications from a university/institution accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC):

a) A Master’s degree by research in accounting/ related discipline with a minimum FCGPA of 3.0.

b) A Master’s degree by research in a non-related discipline with a minimum FCGPA of 3.0 in addition to a recognised chartered professional qualification related to the PhD programme may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

c) Must pass a selection interview

NB:

Applicants with degrees from foreign universities are required to have their academic qualifications evaluated by GTEC prior to their offer of admission
All prospective applicants are required to visit the University’s website ( upsa.edu.gh) and carefully read the programme specific admission requirements and other relevant information before applying.

NOTE:

Applicants who do not meet any of the requirements Must Not
Fees paid to the University are NOT

How to Apply:

(a) Purchase of Online Serial Numbers (OSN):

Online Serial Numbers (OSN) for the Online Application Forms are available for purchase at any Access Bank Branch at the cost of GH¢350.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and US$120.00 for International Applicants

By mobile money (all networks) short code: *887*18#

(b) Completion of Online Application Form

All applications must be completed on-line i.e.

Log on to https://www.upsasip.com/adm-area to access the online application form
Use the Online Serial Numbers (OSN) to start the application process

(c) Attachment of Supporting Documents

All applicants are expected to scan and attach the following documents to their online application forms. All such scanned documents should be in PDF format:

Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts
Two recommendation letters (i.e., on the applicant’s ability to undertake doctoral studies)
Personal Statement (i.e., applicant’s motivation to pursue doctoral studies)
Research Proposal in any topic related to the applicant’s chosen PhD programme
Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copy of birth certificate or any national ID.

Deadline for Application: Friday, 30^th May, 2025

INFORMATION SESSION:

There will be an online information session on, Thursday, 17^th April, 2025 at 2p.m. GMT. Prospective students may contact the Office of Doctoral Programmes for scheduled information session dates. The following is the link for the information Session:

https://wacren.zoom.us/j/65898360593?pwd=52UUsxXv8SdVW9bmrL7bHKLaqzTuZn.1