The accounting discipline in the Management PhD program offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares you to become a productive researcher or teacher at a top research university. The program uses knowledge from economics, finance, decision theory and statistics to examine issues in accounting research. A typical course sequence is outlined below, but you should refer to the PhD Handbook for complete information on all program requirements.
An appropriate background in accounting, finance and mathematics is assumed. Students may take MBA-level elective courses as necessary to fulfill any coursework deficiencies.
*Note: MGF 641 counts towards finance concentration, not IA concentration.
Finance and accounting seminars (MGF and MGA 700 series).
You will be required to take a series of seminars that overview accounting research with emphasis on capital markets research and current topics.
If you are a doctoral student outside of the School of Management who is interested in obtaining an external area of focus in Accounting, you should consult with your academic advisor. You are expected to have an appropriate introductory-level background in financial and management accounting (MGA 604 or equivalent) and you may take either the financial or managerial track. Course requirements are:
Note: Substitutes may be used for doctoral seminar including independent study and supervised research.
No minor exam is required if the student achieves a 3.5 grade point average in minor courses.
Note: Substitutes may be used for doctoral seminar including independent study and supervised research.
No minor exam is required if the student achieves a 3.5 grade point average in minor courses.
Refer to the PhD Handbook for complete information on:
An exclusive space for accounting majors, the center offers meeting areas, computers and printers for students to study, work on group projects, hold meetings and conduct research.