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General Description The Accounting Doctoral Program typically begins each fall term with a class of two highly qualified Ph.D. candidates. A small program is important in facilitating quality graduate education and extensive student-professor interaction throughout all stages of the program. The approximately 8 doctoral students in residence are a collegial and supportive group of students. The Ph.D. program at Florida State University (FSU) is a research-oriented program, designed to be completed in four years. The Accounting Department offers research seminars covering a wide range of topics in capital markets, decision making, and experimental economics, as well as other areas. In addition to the seminars, an Accounting Research Colloquium meets frequently to share the results of ongoing research projects conducted by invited scholars from other universities, as well as by Florida State University faculty and Ph.D. students. The publication record of the accounting faculty is evidence of the research accomplishments of the Accounting Department at FSU. The faculty members have published in the most highly respected academic journals, including the Journal of Accounting and Economics, the Journal of Accounting Research and The Accounting Review, as well as other top journals. The research interests of the faculty vary widely and cover a broad range of topics including corporate governance, valuation, decision making, financial reporting and auditing. Graduates of the Ph.D. Program in Accounting at Florida State University have become successful faculty members throughout the United States. Recent placements of graduates include the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Texas Tech, Louisiana State University, University of Arkansas, among other schools. Program of Study Outline During the first year in the program, each Ph.D. student works with the Accounting Ph.D. Advisor to design a unique program of study consistent with the student's interests, department requirements and the nature of previous academic work. A Program Of Study (POS) form is completed and signed by the student, Accounting Ph.D. Advisor, Support Area Advisor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. The POS form specifies the minimum coursework required to advance to the Primary Area Examination stage of the program. The first two years of the program are devoted to coursework and the development of a research study. The Accounting Primary Area Examination is scheduled in the summer of the second year. The final two years of the program are devoted to research, including the doctoral dissertation and other academic research projects. For more information on the Accounting Ph.D Program, please contact Professor Rick Morton. |