Prerequisites
The Accounting Ph.D. Program does not have any formal prerequisites. Candidates should, however, have institutional knowledge of accounting issues. Prior to beginning coursework, students should also have a working knowledge of multivariable calculus and linear algebra.
Orientation
- BADM 6201 Introduction to Research and Teaching (1)
Research Methods (18 credits)
- ECON 5201 Microeconomics I (3)
- ECON 5311 Econometrics I (3)
- STAT 5585 and 5685 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I and II (6)
- ECON 6311 Econometrics II (3)
- FNCE 6204 Empirical Methods in Finance (3)
Major Areas of Concentration (15 credits)
- ACCT 6201 Introduction to Accounting Research (3)
- ACCT 6203 Empirical Research in Accounting I (3)
- ACCT 6204 Empirical Research in Accounting II (3)
- ACCT 6211 Seminar in Special Research Topics (1 credit per semester for 6 semesters)
- FNCE 6201 Intro to Finance Theory and Evidence (3)
- FNCE 6202 Corporate and Institutional Finance (3)
- Elective (3)
Grad School Requirement (15 credits)
- GRAD 6950 Dissertation Research (15)