Accounting and Financial Management PhD
Program Overview
The Accounting and Financial Management PhD program at Henley Business School offers research opportunities in various accounting topics, including financial decision-making, international regulation, sustainability, education, and governance. Students can specialize in quantitative or qualitative research paths and benefit from a close-knit research community, faculty expertise, and career prospects in academia, industry, and beyond.
Program Outline
Outline: The Accounting and Financial Management PhD program offers opportunities for research in a diverse range of accounting topics. Students can specialize in theoretical or applied research, focusing on domains such as:
- Financial decision making: Researching the factors and processes involved in making financial decisions, including investment, financing, and risk management.
- International regulation & policy analysis: Examining the impact of national and international regulations and policies on accounting practices.
- Accounting for sustainability: Developing and analyzing accounting methods for measuring and reporting sustainability performance.
- Accounting education: Researching effective teaching methodologies and curriculum development in accounting education.
- Governance & accountability: Studying the role of accounting information in corporate governance and accountability frameworks.
Course structure:
- Full-time: 3-4 years
- Part-time: 4-6 years
- Modules:
- Quantitative Path:
- Compulsory modules:
- Understanding Management and Financial Research
- Advanced Finance Theory with Empirical Applications
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (optional)
- Any other relevant course/module
- Optional modules:
- Financial Econometrics
- Microeconometrics 1
- Microeconometrics 2
- Qualitative Path:
- Compulsory modules:
- Introduction to Thesis Literature Review
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
- Data Analysis: Finding Patterns With Regressions
- Any other relevant course/module
- Confirmation of Registration: Students present and defend a substantive Confirmation Report after 15-18 months.
Teaching:
- Faculty: The program includes faculty from the Henley Centre for Accounting Research and Practice, specializing in various accounting and financial management areas.
- Methods:
- Research seminars
- Individual supervision
- Personal development modules and workshops
Careers:
- Potential careers: Graduates can pursue careers in academia, large multinational companies, consulting firms, and governmental and non-governmental organizations around the world.
Other:
- The program emphasizes a close-knit research community where students work collaboratively on their research projects.
- Students have access to regular research seminars organized by their department and other relevant areas of interest.
- They can participate in international conferences to present their research findings.
- The program encourages participation in teaching and research activities, contributing to the development of the Business School and Department.
Contact:
Contact:
Cindy Zhang, Senior Support Administrator
Email:
bisa@henley.ac.uk
Telephone:
0118 378 4418
Henley Business School
Overview:
Henley Business School is a renowned business school with a global presence. It is one of the oldest and most respected schools in Europe, boasting a vast alumni network spanning over 160 countries. Henley is known for its commitment to responsible business education and has received recognition for its innovative teaching materials focused on financial sustainability.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Triple Accreditation:
Henley is among an elite group of business schools to be triple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, signifying the high quality of its faculty and programs.Global Reputation:
Henley's international reach and strong alumni network provide students with valuable connections and opportunities.Focus on Responsible Business:
The school emphasizes responsible business practices and has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability.Strong Rankings:
Henley consistently ranks highly in global business school rankings, including being ranked 7th best UK business school in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2023.Academic Programs:
Henley offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate courses:
Accounting, Business & Management, Finance, and Real Estate & Planning.Masters courses:
A variety of master's programs designed to enhance career prospects.Doctoral opportunities:
Postgraduate research programs led by distinguished academics.Executive MBA Programmes:
Programs focused on personal and professional growth for developing purpose-driven leaders.Corporate Development programmes:
Open enrolment, custom, apprenticeship, and MBA programs for talent development at all career stages.Apprenticeships:
Programs designed to address business challenges, drive growth, and develop future-focused leaders.Other:
Henley Business School is part of the University of Reading and has campuses in Whiteknights, Greenlands, and various international locations. The school is committed to information security and has achieved ISO27001/2022 certification.
Entry Requirements
For all applicants:
- equivalent of a Merit or above in a Masters degree This includes:
- Science
- Social science
- Engineering
- Relevant research and/or industry experiences may be taken into consideration for individuals with exceptional strengths in these areas.
English Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language isn't English are expected to have achieved:
- Minimum 7.0 on the IELTS test (with no score below 6.0 for individual sections)
- Minimum 100 on the TOEFL internet-based test (with a minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading, and Writing and 21 in Speaking)
- Minimum 7.0 on the University of Reading TEEP test (with no element below 6.0)
