• Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at the University of London is a 5 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Program is London Business School's investment in the future of management teaching and research. Expert faculty, partnership opportunities, leading-edge research methods, and close supervision contribute to an outstanding study environment.
  • The accounting program trains students to conduct original academic research dealing with the use of accounting information.
  • University will provide a world-class research facility to the students.
  • Students enjoy a structure similar to top US accounting PhD programs and benefit from rigorous training in the first two years. The subjects include:
    • Microeconomics
    • Information Economics
    • Corporate Finance
    • Asset Pricing
    • Game Theory
    • Econometric Methods
  • In the first two years, students complete core and elective courses in their chosen subject and related areas.
  • Students then go on to present a thesis proposal in order to transfer from MPhil to PhD status.
  • After a successful transfer, students have 18 months to complete a thesis – an original contribution to their chosen specialization.
  • Having successfully defended their thesis, and following the completion of any required amendments, they are awarded a London Business School PhD degree.
  • London Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).