Learning outcomes
By successfully completing our PhD with Integrated Study in Accounting, you will be able to:
- Produce an original piece of work which makes a significant contribution to knowledge in, or understanding of, the field of accounting
- Demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of the field of accounting and relevant literature
- Present the results of your research in a critical and scholarly way
- Produce material worthy of publication
About the degree programme
The PhD with Integrated Study in accounting is a four-year, full-time doctoral programme tailored for students seeking to conduct advanced research in accounting. The programme is embedded in one of the largest Accounting and Finance groups in the UK, comprising around 45 academic staff and supported by active research centres and networks.
In the first year, you will undertake 180 credits of taught courses designed to provide advanced training in theory, research methods, and research design. This foundation enables you to formulate and execute a doctoral research project that makes an original contribution to the field, and preparing you for a successful career.
You will be working closely with your supervisory team who will provide guidance and advise on conducting high quality research. You will be studying in a dynamic, research-intensive environment with regular seminars and workshops delivered by leading scholars.
You will be encouraged to present in international conferences, engage and network with the international research community, including interdisciplinary ones.
Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| CMSE11494 | Introduction to Research in Business | 1 | 20 |
| CMSE11618 | Theories and Philosophies in Research on Business and Management | 1 | 20 |
| CMSE11442 | Supervised Reading: Refining the Proposal | 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11635 | Academic Paper Development | Summer | 60 |
| Compulsory to take one of the following two courses. The other can be chosen as an optional course. | |||
| CMSE11312 | Qualitative Research | 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11524 | Quantitative Methods for Business Scholars | 2 | 20 |
| Recommended optional courses | |||
| CMSE11389 | Applications of Econometrics | 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11388 | Foundations of Econometrics | 1 | 20 |
| CMSE11509 | Empirical Asset Pricing | 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11636 | Researching as a Team: Co-authored Research Project | 2 | 20 |
| BUST11231 | Supervised Reading: Literature Review | 1 or 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11443 | Supervised Reading: Methods 1 | 1 or 2 | 20 |
| CMSE11620 | Supervised Reading: Reflecting on Research | 1 or 2 | 20 |
Full programme details can be found on the University degree programme tables website.
PhD with Integrated Study in Accounting degree programme table