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 (21 credits)

STAT 3375Q and 3445 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I and II (6)
ECON 5201 Microeconomics I (3)
ECON 5301 Mathematical Economics (3)
ECON 6310 Econometrics I (3)
ECON 6311 Econometrics II (3)
FNCE 6204 Empirical Methods in Finance Research (3)

Major Areas of Concentration (26 credits)

ACCT 6201 Introduction to Accounting Research (6 credits over 2 semesters)
ACCT 6203 Accounting and Capital Markets I and II (6 credits over 2 semesters)
ACCT 6205 Archival Audit Research (3)
ACCT 6206 Research in Taxation (3)
ACCT 6211 Seminar in Special Research Topics (1 credit per semester for 8 semesters)

Supporting Courses & Electives (15 credits)

FNCE 6201 Intro to Finance Theory and Evidence (3)
FNCE 6202 Corporate and Institutional Finance (3)
3 Elective Courses (9)

Grad School Requirement (15 credits)

GRAD 6950 Dissertation Research (15)