Dr. Tendai Masaya

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tendai Masaya is an Assistant Professor at the Smeal College of Business, specializing in accounting. He earned his PhD in Accounting from Yale University in 2024 and holds a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia, awarded in 2008. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance from Ithaca College, completed in 2007. Before his academic tenure, Masaya worked as an auditor and accountant in New York and is a licensed CPA and CFA charterholder. His research interests focus on firm disclosures, ESG sustainability matters, and firm governance, contributing to the body of knowledge in these critical areas.

Research Interests

Firm Disclosures ESG Sustainability Firm Governance

Courses

ACCTG 472 – Int Fin Acctg II (3)

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.