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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting
About
The Ph.D. Program in Accounting at Lincoln University College offers interdisciplinary training aimed at developing students' expertise in both analytical and empirical research within the field of accounting. The program provides opportunities for students to cultivate their research ideas through formal coursework in the initial years of study. This program is available both full-time (2-5 years) and part-time (3-6 years).
The distinguished faculty engage in interdisciplinary research across various specializations within accounting, including Accounting Information Systems (AIS), political economics, auditing, financial accounting and reporting, taxation, and information intermediaries and corporate networks. Accounting intersects with numerous sectors in today's world, such as hospitality management, business management, culinary arts, pharmacy, engineering, dentistry, nursing, and medical science, among others.
Students in the Ph.D. program receive additional exposure to research through seminars, workshops, research assignments, and joint projects with faculty. The demand for skilled accounting educators is robust, and doctoral graduates in accounting from Lincoln University College are well-positioned for significant placement opportunities worldwide. To successfully complete the Ph.D. degree at Lincoln University College, each candidate is required to publish a minimum of four research articles in Scopus-indexed journals, with affiliation to Lincoln University College.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 6,765 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 7,000 |
Subjects
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Accounting
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 6,765 | $ 7,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | $ 225 | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 6,991 | $ 7,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 2,330 | $ 2,334 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Accounting or a related field as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
- Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP.
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System to see if you qualify for this course.
English Proficiency Requirements (International Students):
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band 6.0 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or its equivalent.
Curriculum
The following are the modules studied in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting program:
- Research Methodology
- Computer Application
- Dissertation (Thesis work) in areas including:
1. Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and political economics
2. Auditing
3. Financial accounting and reporting
4. Taxation
5. Capital Markets Research in Accounting
6. Economic Models of Agency and Control
7. Risk management
8. Accounting and public policy
9. Financial analysis and valuation
10. Accounting regulation
11. Accounting History
12. Market reactions to accounting
13. Management accounting and control
14. Corporate Finance, reporting and governance
15. Information intermediaries and corporate networks
16. Empirical finance and accounting anomalies
17. Executive compensation
18. Investment Management
19. Earnings quality and earnings management
20. International accounting standard
21. Private equity and venture capital
22. Securities Analysis
23. Costing