Accounting
Program code |
Intakes |
Duration |
Mode of study |
9340301 |
June December |
3-4 years |
Full-time |
Introduction
The program aims at training scientists to achieve the Doctorate degree with: a high proficiency in theory, professional, vocational qualification, the capability of independent and creative research; capability to discover principles, laws, new issues with scientific significance and to apply theoretical issues to practical activities; capability to instruct students on scientific research in the field of Accounting.
Admission candidates
Group 1: Candidates with a Master's degree in a relevant field of the registered specialization.
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Group 2: Candidates with a Master’s degree in a field closely related to the registered specialization (must take up complementary courses).
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Group 3: Candidates with a distinction or high distinction undergraduate degrees in a relevant field of the registered specialization (must take up complementary courses). They must also complete the Philosophy course at the master/ doctorate level as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training before defending the doctoral thesis. |
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Complementary courses: 09 credits
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Complementary courses: 30 credits |
Curriculum
Course code |
Course title |
Total credits |
Compulsory courses |
09 |
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AC801010 |
Introduction to Research Methods |
2 |
AC801020 |
Quantitative Research Method |
2 |
AC801030 |
Statistics for Business Research |
3 |
AC801110 |
Seminar in Research Methodology |
2 |
Optional courses for orientation and research tools (Choose 2 out of 4 courses) |
04 |
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AC801040 |
Research Tools |
2 |
AC801050 |
Academic Thesis Writing |
2 |
AC801060 |
Qualitative Research Method |
2 |
AC801070 |
Empirical Research in Accounting |
2 |
Optional specialized courses (Choose 1 out of 3 courses) |
02 |
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AC801080 |
Current development in accounting research: Financial accounting |
2 |
AC801090 |
Current development in Auditing research |
2 |
AC801100 |
Current development in accounting research: Managerial accounting |
2 |
Literature review |
04 |
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AC801120 |
Literature Review |
4 |
Doctoral research topics |
06 |
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AC801130 |
Research topic 1 |
3 |
AC801140 |
Research topic 2 |
3 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
70 |
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AC801000 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
70 |
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