Course Details
Course Name
PhD Accounting and Finance
Level of study
PhD
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Manchester
Course Subject
- Business & Management
Course Fees
Inside EU: 4620
Outside EU: 23000
Universities
University of Manchester
Description
Hosted by the Manchester Accounting and Finance Group, this option provides an opportunity to undertake rigorous training and develop innovative research in all areas of the discipline via three main tracks: Accounting, Market-Based Accounting Research (MBAR) and Finance.
Research focus
Management accounting and information systems
Auditing and accountability
Market-based accounting research (MBAR)
Corporate finance and corporate governance
Asset pricing and market microstructure
Structure
Year 1
You acquire key theoretical and methodological skills through a series of compulsory courses, plus additional electives designed to enhance understanding in your chosen field while developing your research proposal.
Courses include:
Advanced Finance Theory
Advanced Corporate Finance
Empirical Corporate Finance
Advanced Finance Research Seminar
Advanced Financial Accounting Theory
Market Based Accounting Research Seminar
Advanced Accounting Research Seminar
You can also select elective courses in economics, econometrics and business and management.
Years 2 and 3
Focus on dissertation research, analysis and writing under the guidance of supervisors
Participate in research seminar series
Presentation and job market skills training
Present your work at conferences