• The Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting at the University of California is a 5 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The department has various courses and students must select one from six fields in order to apply to the program.
    • Accounting
    • Business and Public Policy
    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Management of Organizations
    • Real Estate
  • A deep understanding of accounting research requires a substantial background in mathematics, probability, statistics, economics, and finance.
  • This background is acquired through formal coursework during the first and second years.
  • Students gain additional exposure to research through workshops as well as through research assignments and joint projects with faculty.
  • In addition, the accounting group links students with the real world through the Center for Financial Reporting and Management.
  • It is common for doctoral students to also serve as teaching assistants and, occasionally, instructors for undergraduate accounting classes.
  • In the classroom, faculty members emphasize both theory and practice by using a variety of teaching methods. 
  • Rankings of academic reputation consistently place the Haas faculty solidly in the top ten of business schools worldwide.