Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business
School of Business and Technology
Accounting specialization
Advance your knowledge of accounting research, practice, and education and strengthen the critical thinking skills you need to address contemporary challenges in accounting. The curriculum for this doctoral specialization in Accounting is based on recognized industry standards, and provides you the opportunity to evaluate advanced theoretical concepts and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of various accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. This specialization prepares you to meet the critical need for accounting faculty, or to pursue accounting leadership, research, or consulting positions.
Residency requirements: Three 4-day weekend experiences
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- In addition to your online courses, you will complete 3 residential colloquia, each of which includes a 4-day weekend experience, at specific stages in your program. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your PhD studies and beyond.
Doctoral colloquia each have 3 steps:
Step 1: Colloquium Courseroom (opens approximately 2 weeks prior to Weekend Experience)
Step 2: Weekend Experience (4-day residency)
Step 3: Colloquium Courseroom—Assessment and evaluation (completed the week after the Weekend Experience)
What is the cost to attend?
The price for each colloquium is $1,495 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment), but doesn’t include costs for evening meals or travel. You’ll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
- Learn more about residency requirements.
- Get more detailed information and learn how the residency experiences will enrich your learning at Capella University. Speak with an enrollment counselor at 1.888.227.3552.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- PHB8004 - Theory and Practice in Business
- OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice
- OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility
- PHB7045 - Applied Enterprise Economics
- PHB7075 - Organizational Systems and Leadership
- PHB8012 - Strategy, Planning, and Operations in Business
- OM8020 - Quantitative Research Techniques
- OM8021 - Management Theory Creation*
- OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods*
- PHB8024 - Advanced Research: Mixed Methods Research Designs*
- OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* OR
- OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* OR
- OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- PHB8410 - Survey in Financial Accounting
- PHB8415 - Survey in Managerial Accounting
In addition, choose three from the following courses:
- PHB8420 - Accounting Information Systems
- PHB8422 - Auditing
- PHB8424 - International Accounting
- PHB8426 - Fraud Examination
- PHB8428 - Forensic Accounting
- PHB8430 - Taxation
Upon completion of all required course work:
- PHB9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
- PHB9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* (non-credit)
- PHB9921 - Dissertation Research 1* (5 quarter credits)
- PHB9922 - Dissertation Research 2* (5 quarter credits)
- PHB9923 - Dissertation Research 3* (5 quarter credits)
- PHB9924 - Dissertation Research 4* (5 quarter credits)
Eight Elective Courses
- Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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