The PhD in Accounting and Finance program at UCP is a comprehensive three-year graduate degree. The PhD in Accounting & Finance program is a rigorous, research-intensive degree designed to cultivate scholarly excellence. Doctoral candidates are expected to conduct high-quality, original research across a broad range of relevant areas. The program is supported by a dedicated faculty that invests heavily in developing and delivering courses on cutting-edge research methodologies. In addition, the institution fosters a vibrant, research-driven environment offering substantial academic and professional support to ensure that doctoral students thrive and grow into thought leaders and management scholars.
PhD Accounting & Finance
| Admission Requirement: At least 3.00/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks in case of annual system in MS/M.Phil. or equivalent in the relevant field. |
| Admission Test: All candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 60% score or a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee. |
| Merit Determination: Admission is based on academic performance and test/interview scores as per university policy. Students who have already published or presented their research at platforms of national and international repute will be given preference |
| This degree is most suitable for those accountants and finance degree holders who want to excel in this specific field. Professional accountants may also apply for this degree after completion of MS or M.Phil, provided they meet the minimum criteria. |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 45% | 45% | 10% | 100% |
Program Name: PhD Accounting & Finance
Admission Fee: 25,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 9,570 | 111,130 | 68,065 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 | 484,360 |
Disclaimer
The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.
The program is structured over six semesters, typically completed in three years. Below is a semester-wise outline:
| Activity | Preferred Time | Maximum |
| Course Work | 2 Semesters | 3 Semesters |
| Comprehensive Exam | 3 Semesters | 4 Semesters |
| Synopsis Qualification | 4 Semesters | 6 Semesters |
| Thesis Submission | 6 Semesters | 14 Semesters (7 Years) |
Compulsory courses for PhD Accounting and Finance
| So. No. | Course Code | Course |
| a) | AF8213 | Seminar in Accounting and Finance |
| a) | BAMG8013 | Advanced Quantitative Methods in Research |
| c) | AFEC8713 | Advanced Financial Econometrics |
Elective courses for PhD Accounting and Finance
The penal has granted approval for the following elective courses to be included in the curriculum for PhD Accounting and Finance students:
| 1. | AF8223 | Financial Modeling |
| 2. | AFIT7413 | Finance and Technology (FinTech) |
| 3. | AF7233 | Islamic Finance: Theory, Practice and Current Issues |
| 4. | AFRE7213 | Seminars in Portfolio Management and Alternative Investments |
| 5. | AF7243 | Advanced Corporate Finance |
| 6. | BAAC7273 | Advance Topics in International Finance |
| 7. | BAAC7213 | Contemporary Methods of Data Analysis |
| 8. | AFLW7013 | Finance and Sustainability |
A PhD in Accounting and Finance opens the door to prestigious and intellectually rewarding career paths that combine research, teaching, strategic leadership, and advanced analytical roles. Graduates are highly sought after in academia, policymaking, financial institutions, and corporate strategy roles, both locally and globally.
To be awarded the PhD in Accounting and Finance degree, a student must:
- Successfully complete all required 48 credit hours, including coursework, Research thesis.
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00.
- Pass all Comprehensive Examination (written and oral), Colloquium Sessions, Synopsis Defense
- Publication of at least one research paper in HEC approved journal
- Dissertation Foreign Reviews
- Dissertation Final Defense
- Fulfill all administrative and academic obligations of the university.
- Complete the program within the maximum duration of 8 years as allowed by HEC.