PhD Accounting

The programme is to provide graduate education and training in accounting so as to develop and deepen the spirit of enquiry and responsibility in the students. Our PhD accounting involves the use of technology-driven accounting programmes which utilizes modern teaching techniques and equipment as well as the latest accounting software such as SAGE, QuickBook, and Tally-Prime, to provide our students with industry-relevant, 21st-century accounting skills.

3 years

Duration

₦1,600,000

Fees per session

September or January entry

Start date

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the programme is to provide graduate education and training in accounting, which develop and deepen the spirit of enquiry and responsibility in the students, to take on research, teaching in higher institutions, as well as management and accounting responsibilities in public and private sectors of the national and global economies.

OBJECTIVES

The doctoral programme in accounting is designed to provide specialist education and training for researchers, in tertiary institution as well as for high level business managers. It requires general familiarity with critical knowledge of the various segments in the accounting discipline. A successful completion of the doctoral programme requires an ability to make full and intensive use of relevant concepts, tools, modern accounting techniques and an ability to communicate these to other people. In other words, the doctoral graduate should be able to impart his or her knowledge to others as colleagues, subordinates or students.

Study Modules

Our PhD accounting involves the use of technology-driven accounting programmes which utilizes modern teaching techniques and equipment as well as the latest accounting software such as SAGE, QuickBook, and Tally-Prime, to provide our students with industry-relevant, 21st-century accounting skills.

PhD Accounting - FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

Provided that the university matriculation requirements are satisfied; Relevant Master’s degree with at least an average of B grade (60%) which includes coursework and research thesis from a recognized university.

How will I be taught?

Our teaching involves technology-driven accounting programmes which utilize modern teaching techniques and equipment and the latest accounting software such as SAGE, QuickBook, and Tally-prime, to provide our students with industry-relevant, 21st-century accounting skills.

We teach in conducive environment through a combination of interactive lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, case studies and one-on-one discussions so as to encourage the development of clear analytical skills.

What is the career support?

Accounting, financial and management consultancy across the globe as well as engagement in public and private sectors of the economy, academic engagements, research and publications etc.

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