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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.
Residency Requirements: Three three-day colloquia (OM-R8921, OM-R8922, OM-R8923).
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- As a PhD learner, you will attend three three-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your PhD studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:
Total Program:
120
quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
Next Start Date: September 13, 2010
Quarter - Coursework:
$4,485
Up to 3 courses per quarter
Quarter - Comps/Diss:
$3,945
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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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