Should I get a Ph.D. in a subject area other than accounting?

Although the purpose of this website is to help potential docotoral students to receive a Ph.D. in accounting, there are still viable reasons for choosing an area of specialty other than accounting. Ultimately, the potential academic should weigh other options carefullty to determine the path that will lead to both career and personal success.

Many doctoral business programs around the country offer a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) rather than a specific Ph.D. in accounting. Many research intensive programs award a DBA to their doctoral students who choose to specialize or concentrate in accounting. Because emphasis is put on learning the skills to research effectively, many seminars for doctoral students include students from all concentrations. You may share graduate courses with students who are specializing in economics, finance, organizational behavior, marketing, etc.