- Dubai Business School
- Phd
PhD in Accounting
- Full time
- Fall
- 60 hours
- 4 Years
Overview
A Ph.D. in Accounting is an advanced academic degree that prepares individuals for careers in accounting research, academia, or high-level positions in the industry. It is the highest level of education in the field of accounting and requires a significant commitment of time and effort.
Here is an overview of what you can expect from a Ph.D. program in accounting:
- Duration: The typical duration of a Ph.D. program in accounting is four to five years of full-time study. This includes coursework, research, teaching assignments, and dissertation writing.
- Coursework: The program generally begins with a series of advanced courses in accounting theory, research methods, econometrics, statistics, and other related areas. These courses provide a strong foundation in accounting principles and research methodologies.
- Research: A significant portion of the program is dedicated to conducting original research in accounting. Doctoral students work closely with faculty advisors to develop research topics, design studies, collect and analyze data, and write research papers. The goal is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in accounting and make scholarly contributions to the field.
- Teaching Assignments: Many Ph.D. programs require students to gain teaching experience. Doctoral students may serve as teaching assistants for undergraduate accounting courses or have opportunities to teach their own classes. This experience helps develop their teaching skills and prepares them for future academic positions.
- Qualifying Examinations: Ph.D. programs often include comprehensive examinations to assess students’ knowledge in accounting and related areas. These exams typically cover coursework and may also include a written or oral component.
- Dissertation: The culmination of a Ph.D. program is the completion of a dissertation. This is an independent research project in which the student contributes original insights to the field of accounting. The dissertation is typically defended in front of a committee of faculty members.
- Job Placement: After completing the Ph.D. program, graduates have various career options. Many choose to pursue academic careers as professors or researchers in universities and research institutions. Others may enter the industry, working in senior positions in accounting firms, corporations, or government agencies. Some Ph.D. holders also work as consultants or in policy-making roles.
Admission Requirement
Each year, candidates are admitted as a cohort limited to a maximum of 10. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for sustainable success in the PhD program. The admission process consists of four phases – eligibility, application, assessment and registration, and orientation.
CGPA | English | Other |
Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a discipline appropriate for the doctoral degree, or academic distinction in a discipline appropriate for the doctoral degree at the baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale | EmSAT 1400 or Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (PBT 550 or lBT 79 or CBT213) | A master’s degree from a recognized and accredited university An equivalency letter from MoE (degrees not from UAE) |
Programme
Core Courses
 No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | MGM 700 | 3 | Evolution of Management Thought | None |
2 | STA 701 | 3 | Business Statistics | None |
3 | MKT 710 | 3 | Marketing Management | None |
4 | RES 712 | 3 | Qualitative Research Methods | None |
5 | RES 708 | 3 | Quantitative Research Methods | STA 701 |
6 | BECON 702 | 3 | Business Economics | None |
8 | RES 704 | 3 | Advanced Quantitative Analysis | None |
9 | FIN 714 | 3 | Empirical Finance | None |
10 | SCL 716 | 3 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | None |
10 | BUS 718 | 3 | Business Strategy | None |
Accounting Specialization
 No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | ACC 735 | 3 | Financial Accounting | None |
2 | ACC 740 | 3 | Management Accounting | FIN 714 |
3 | ACC 745 | 3 | Current Accounting Issues | None |
4 | ACC 750 | 3 | Business valuation | None |
 No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | PhD 755 | 0 | PhD Comprehensive exam | 42 Ch |
PhD Thesis
No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | DISS 760 | 18 | Doctoral Dissertation | PhD Comprehensive exam |
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