Doctor of Philosophy in Business with a Concentration in Accounting
The mission of the Department of Accounting at Virginia Commonwealth University is to prepare students for careers in accounting; to interpret and expand accounting knowledge and to render service to the profession and communities. The department does so by:
- Providing a learning environment in which students are encouraged to interact with others in identifying and solving accounting and business problems
- Investigating, developing, and sharing knowledge which has the potential for significant influence on accounting, business and education
- Interacting with the accounting profession, the business community, and the community at large.
Curriculum
Students must complete any necessary prerequisite courses, the research core, concentration area requirements and track requirements.
Prerequisite Courses
At the time of admission, student transcripts are reviewed to determine if any prerequisite courses are needed, prior to taking doctoral courses. Students admitted to the program without these prerequisites will be advised to the sequencing of taking needed coursework. Students are required to have completed at least one course at the master's level in each of the following areas. Additionally, students may be required to take additional courses to cover any deficiencies identified by the program advisor.
Calculus
Accounting
Information Systems
Organizational Behavior
Quantitative Management
Financial Management
Marketing
Economics
Core Courses
A core of four courses provides basic research skills needed for the program.
Core Courses |
Credits |
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MGMT 700 |
Principles of Scientific Inquiry in Business |
3 hours |
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MGMT 701 |
Research Methods in Business | 3 hours | |
MGMT 632 |
Statistical Analysis |
3 hours |
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MGMT 643 |
Applied Multivariate Methods | 3 hours | |
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Total Core Credits: |
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12 hours |
Accounting Courses
Five advanced courses in accounting are required for the concentration.
Accounting Courses |
Credits |
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ACCT 790 |
Doctoral Seminar: Research Methods |
3 hours |
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ACCT 791 |
Doctoral Seminar: Managerial Accounting | 3 hours | |
ACCT 792 |
Doctoral Seminar: Financial Accounting | 3 hours | |
| ACCT 793 | Doctoral Seminar: International Accounting (course currently pending University approval) |
3 hours | |
ACCT 794 |
Doctoral Seminar: Behavioral Research | 3 hours | |
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Total Accounting Credits: |
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15 hours |
Track Requirements
Four courses in an approved track that will supplement the student's research interests must be completed. Tracks currently include: decision sciences, economics, finance, human resource management, information systems, international business, marketing or an approved field outside the School of Business in a school or department that offers a doctoral program.