Management (Accounting) PhD

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Built on a foundation of excellence, the Management PhD program will provide the training education and skills you need to launch a successful academic career. Choose from six majors: accounting, finance, management science and systems, marketing, operations management and strategy, or organization and human resources.

Accounting Emphasis Requirements

First Year

Fall Semester

ECO 611SEM - Mathematics for Economists 1 Credits: 3
ECO 613SEM - Introduction to Econometric Theory Credits: 3
ECO 665SEM - Microeconomic Theory 1 Credits: 3
MGF 740SEM - Theory of Finance Credits: 3
MGM 700 - Research Design

Spring Semester

MGF 641LEC - Financial Policies and Strategies Credits: 3
MGF 741SEM - Corporate Finance Credits: 3
ECO 614SEM - Econometric Applications and Methods Credits: 3
ECO 582LEC - Computational Econometrcs Credits: 3
or
STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3

Second Year

Fall Semester

MGF 742SEM - Information & Capital Markets Credits: 3
MGF 743SEM - Research Methodology Credits: 3
ECO 712SEM - Econometrics: Time Series Analysis Credits: 3
MGA 795SEM - Accounting Topics Credits: 3

Spring Semester

MGF 743SEM - Research Methodology Credits: 3
MGA 796SEM - Accounting Topics Credits: 3
MGF 631LEC - Financial Management Credits: 3
MGF 633LEC - Investment Management Credits: 3

Third and Fourth Year

Finance and accounting seminars (MGF and MGA 700 series).

You will be required to take a series of seminars that overview accounting research with emphasis on capital markets research and current topics.

External Areas of Focus for Management Students

If you are a doctoral student in the School of Management who is interested in obtaining an external area of focus in Economics, you should consult with your academic advisor. The following courses satisfy the Management doctoral core requirements in statistics (two courses) as well as the requirements for an external focus area in Economics (a grade point average of 3.0 is required in external focus area courses).

ECO 611SEM - Mathematics for Economists 1 Credits: 3
ECO 613SEM - Introduction to Econometric Theory Credits: 3
ECO 665SEM - Microeconomic Theory 1 Credits: 3

Plus one course from the following:

ECO 614SEM - Econometric Applications and Methods Credits: 3
ECO 712SEM - Econometrics: Time Series Analysis Credits: 3
ECO 731SEM - Optimal Contract Theory Credits: 3
ECO 666SEM - Microeconomic Theory 2 Credits: 3
MGO 797TUT - Research In OMS Credits: 1 - 12

Independent Study and Supervised Research

Independent study can be useful to provide students with a detailed exposure to specialized topics in accounting. They can be used as substitutes for MGA 795 and MGA 796 if either or both are not offered. Students are encouraged to undertake supervised research with faculty members with the objective of developing a publishable research paper.

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5+ Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

School of Management
Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management
150 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
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SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.