PhD in Accountancy, Economics & Finance
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance, School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University, is a research-based degree that aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills in their chosen field.
General Information
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Tuition Fee:
- UGC-funded: HK$47,000 (approx. US$6,000) for AY2026/27, HK$49,500 (approx. US$6,300) for AY2027/28, and to be confirmed by University Grants Committee for AY2028/29
- Full-time Self-funded: HK$94,000/year
- Part-time Self-funded: HK$47,000/year
- Cut Off Date: 15 April 2026
- Year of Entry: 2026 September
- Funding Nature: UGC/RGC-funded, Self-funded
Fields of Study
The PhD program offers research areas in:
- Accountancy: Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance, Information Disclosure, International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
- Economics: Applied Microeconomic Theory, Applied Econometrics, Development Economics, Labour Economics, Chinese Economy
- Finance: Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance, Financial Derivatives and Investment Strategies, E-Business, E-Commerce, Information System Management
Admission
Important Dates
| Category | Regular Research Postgraduate Programmes | Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2025 | 1 September 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 1 December 2025 | 1 December 2025 |
| Clearing Round | 15 April 2026 | - |
Application Details
Applicants for admission to the PhD program via the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) will concurrently be considered for the regular research postgraduate programs. The HKPFS is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong.
Research Areas and Supervisors
The list of potential supervisors and projects is for reference only. Please visit the Faculty or School websites for the most up-to-date information on academic staff and potential supervisors.
Notes
- The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
- A non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first installment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees, must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.