Conduct advanced and original academic research. Join the next generation of accounting scholars.
Working closely with our international faculty experts throughout your degree, you'll begin active research at an early stage.
Enjoy a structure similar to top US accounting PhD programmes and benefit from rigorous training in the first two years. Subjects include:
microeconomics
information economics
corporate finance
asset pricing
game theory
econometric methods.
Experience weekly research workshops and accounting doctoral courses, including:
accounting information and capital markets
fundamental analysis and valuation
executive compensation
empirical finance and accounting anomalies
information intermediaries and corporate networks
corporate governance
accounting information and political economics
accruals
earnings quality and earnings management
international accounting standards
private equity and venture capital.
Innovative business thinking. World-class research and a global reputation. Our faculty influence business leaders, managers and policy makers across the globe.
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Benefit from our central London location. Enjoy our vibrant campus environment. Welcome to a dynamic student and alumni community that provides lifelong engagement and opportunity.
A unique life experienceReady to join the LBS PhD programme? We’d love to hear from you.
Interested in applying? We recruit students through our annual PhD application process.
