Course summary

Our Finance and Accounting PhD programme aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and business practice. Our PhD in Finance and Accounting is designed to equip you with the skills to: succeed in a knowledge-intensive environment open greater depth to your professional and personal life Find out more about the accounting and finance key research In previous years, the School has held events on campus to which all students are invited. These opportunities are topical and provide great opportunities for you to network with: national and multinational organisations alumni peers Your development Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) researcher development programme Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you: perform better as a researcher boost your career prospects broaden your impact Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence. You’ll cover: techniques for effective research methods for better collaborative working essential professional standards and requirements Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate. Find out more about the HaSS research training programme Doctoral training and partnerships There are opportunities to undertake your PhD at Newcastle within a: Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Being part of a CDT or DTP has many benefits: they combine research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics. you’ll study alongside a cohort of other PhD students they’re often interdisciplinary your PhD will normally be funded Find out more about doctoral training and partnerships If there are currently opportunities available in your subject area you’ll find them when you search for funding in the fees and funding section on this course. The following centres/partnerships below may have PhD opportunities available in your subject area in the future: ESRC Northern Ireland/North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership Accreditation Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the: •Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) • European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) • Association of MBAs (AMBA) Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.