Accounting Integrated PhD

Program Overview

The Accounting Integrated PhD is an advanced research program that equips students with expertise in accounting, accountability, governance, and performance management. Through rigorous coursework and individual supervision, students develop research skills and conduct impactful research that addresses global challenges and shapes socioeconomic policies. The program is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA and prepares graduates for careers in academia and research-intensive sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Accounting Integrated PhD is a research-focused program designed to equip students with advanced skills in accounting, accountability, governance, and performance management. The program aims to develop skilled research practitioners capable of addressing global challenges and shaping socioeconomic policies.

Objectives:

• Develop a broad set of advanced skills to address global challenges.
• Effectively engage with and shape socioeconomic policies in areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education, and development.
• Become a skilled research practitioner.
• Conduct research that impacts the areas of accounting, accountability, governance, and performance management.

Description:

The program is offered by the University of Sussex Business School, which is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA. The program is an integrated PhD, meaning it includes Masters-level modules in the first year to prepare students for PhD-level research. The taught year develops research skills, covering quantitative, qualitative, and analytical methods, empirical design, and programming. Upon successful completion of the taught element, students progress to the research phase, culminating in a research thesis. Throughout the PhD, students receive training in advanced research and publishing skills, including writing, grant-winning, and stakeholder engagement.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by experienced faculty with strong academic backgrounds and active engagement in national and international research networks and collaborations.
• Faculty members have links with the business community, government, non-profit organizations, and professional accountancy bodies.
• The program includes a taught year with modules covering quantitative, qualitative, and analytical methods, empirical design, and programming.
• The research phase involves individual supervision and guidance from faculty members.

Other:

• The program is offered full-time or part-time.
• The program is based at the University of Sussex Business School.
• The program is part of the Accounting and Society Research Mobilisation Group, which specializes in research in social, environmental, and ethical accountability and sustainability, data and analytics in accounting, capital market-based accounting research, and governance and executive compensation.
• The program is subject to change based on feedback, staff availability, student demand, or updates to the curriculum.
• The program is designed to develop research and employability skills.
• The program is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA.