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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business

School of Business and Technology

Accounting specialization

Advance your knowledge of accounting research, practice, and education and strengthen the critical thinking skills you need to address contemporary challenges in accounting. The curriculum for this doctoral specialization in Accounting is based on recognized industry standards, and provides you the opportunity to evaluate advanced theoretical concepts and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of various accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. This specialization prepares you to meet the critical need for accounting faculty, or to pursue accounting leadership, research, or consulting positions.

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three four-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
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Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Quarter - Coursework: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • PHB8004 - Theory and Practice in Business
  • OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice
  • OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • PHB7045 - Applied Enterprise Economics
  • PHB7075 - Organizational Systems and Leadership
  • PHB8012 - Strategy, Planning, and Operations in Business
  • OM8020 - Quantitative Research Techniques
  • OM8021 - Management Theory Creation*
  • OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods*
  • PHB8024 - Advanced Research: Mixed Methods Research Designs*
  • OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* OR
  • OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* OR
  • OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • PHB8410 - Survey in Financial Accounting
  • PHB8415 - Survey in Managerial Accounting

In addition, choose three from the following courses:

  • PHB8420 - Accounting Information Systems
  • PHB8422 - Auditing
  • PHB8424 - International Accounting
  • PHB8426 - Fraud Examination
  • PHB8428 - Forensic Accounting
  • PHB8430 - Taxation

Upon completion of all required course work,

  • PHB9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • PHB9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* (non-credit)
  • PHB9921 - Dissertation Research 1* (5 quarter credits)
  • PHB9922 - Dissertation Research 2* (5 quarter credits)
  • PHB9923 - Dissertation Research 3* (5 quarter credits)
  • PHB9924 - Dissertation Research 4* (5 quarter credits)

Eight Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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