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Accounting

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  • University/Institute Name Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
  • Application deadlineMar 2026
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Position Details (PhD Program)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Accounting doctoral program follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ‘s Accounting doctoral program is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or research.

Key facts

On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a sound grasp of the literature in their specialized area of accounting research;
  • Apply their specialized knowledge to solve related business problems in an innovative fashion;
  • Demonstrate a broad based knowledge of core business functions related to accounting research;
  • Integrate functional knowledge to solve business problems within their specialized area of accounting research;
  • Teach independent courses or lead lab/tutorial sessions effectively; and
  • Present their discipline knowledge clearly to layman.

    • Course structure:

    • Accounting
    • Doctoral Seminar – Research in Managerial Accounting, Auditing and Governance
    • Doctoral Seminar – Research in Financial Accounting and Microeconomic Theory
    • Econometrics
    • Corporate Finance
    • and more…

    Please visit the program website for further details.

    Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

    Position Start Date

    Sep 2026