Admission Requirements

A candidate admitted into the program will be an experienced professional holding a master's degree with a strong interest and aptitude for teaching and producing the type of practice-relevant empirical research required to transition successfully into an academic career at an accredited institution. Below please find our admissions guidelines.

  1. Normally, 5-10 years of meaningful practice experience.
  2. A master’s degree in business with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average.
  3. Normally, a recognized professional accounting certification (i.e. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner).
  4. Submission of a Statement of Interest.
  5. Three Professional References.
  6. Research Proposal (This proposal and instructions will be required after your initial application is reviewed.) 

Fall 2024 Cohort 

We are accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort. 

 https://gradapply.scranton.edu/apply/

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