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The Accounting specialization within the Business Administration PhD program aims to equip students for scholarly positions at leading research institutions. Faculty at Dixon School mentor candidates through a blend of academic instruction and practical research initiatives, fostering original contributions to accounting knowledge. Participants engage deeply with both foundational and contemporary accounting studies, integrating psychological, economic, and sociological theories alongside research methodologies for developing and assessing novel concepts. Program achievement is measured by a student's grasp of critical issues and techniques vital for pushing disciplinary boundaries.
This demanding program necessitates full-time dedication, with financial support available through stipends, tuition remission, health benefits, and other resources outlined in the Graduate Student Handbook and College of Graduate Studies portal.
The Accounting PhD concentration mandates completion of 72 credit hours post-bachelor's degree, including 18 credits in accounting fundamentals, 12 credits in research methodologies, 27 elective credits, and 15 dissertation credits.