Message from the Dean

Thank you for your interest in the PhD in Accounting Programme at Singapore Management University (SMU). Academic excellence is at the heart of what makes SMU School of Accountancy great. Knowledge creation and dissemination is integral to our mission. The School of Accountancy is committed to advancing the world’s understanding of the role of accounting in financial markets and corporations and has gained international recognition for its research productivity throughout the years. We are ranked 1st worldwide in Archival Accounting Research (All Topics) & (Financial Accounting) in the Brigham Young University (BYU) Accounting Research Rankings in 2021.

In our PhD programme, we are preparing the next generation of exemplary educators and researchers. At the School of Accountancy, we pride ourselves of a collaborative culture that helps foster strong student-faculty relationships. Our doctoral students have the advantage of being trained and nurtured by some of the most distinguished faculty in the field of Accounting. We aim to develop scholars capable of doing cutting-edge research, so that we can place them into leading research institutions within the region and around the world. We welcome you to explore more Information on our website and hope you are ready to embark on a transformational journey with us.