The specialisation offers an active and dynamic research environment in our three main research areas: Management Accounting; Financial Accounting and Auditing; and Economics, Ethics and Law. Faculty members are dedicated to guiding and supporting PhD candidates in their research education.
The PhD specialisation in Accounting and Auditing includes a diverse course portfolio inside and outside the department. Our PhD candidates are actively encouraged to make use of the opportunities in engaging in our international network for course work as well as for other research activities.
PhD positions are posted on NHH's Vacant postions-site when available.
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Areas of research
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PhD courses
PhD courses
A minimum of 45 credits need to be completed normally within the second year
PhD candidates are also encouraged to attend short specialisation courses at other Scandinavian or European Universities. Once a year, all PhD candidates meet at the PhD day - a lively workshop where they present and discuss each other’s work.
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Requirements for admission
Requirements for admission
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in business administration, economics, or comparable discipline. It is beneficial if applicants have a background in either quantitative or qualitative empirical methods. They should also be fluent in English. Moreover, non-Scandinavian applicants should complement their application with recent GMAT or GRE tests.
General admission requirements
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Research environment
Research environment
Every PhD candidate is provided with office space, computer facilities and administrative support. We make a particular effort to include the PhD candidates in the research activities of the department.
We also arrange the possibility for PhD candidates to pay a long term visit to foreign institution that are part of the department’s networks.
PHD STUDENTS AND PROJECTS
Here you can meet the current PhD students at the Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law and find out more about their projects.