At Rawls College, our rigorous research-based PhD in Business Administration program is designed to prepare new generations of faculty to meet future, critical teaching challenges in business.<br>Within our five specializations, students are provided a foundation in theoretical knowledge and methodological skills. Upon graduating, students can clearly communicate complex discipline-specific research findings and will possess the tools to achieve academic and professional success. Our distinguished faculty are extensively published and nationally recognized for their accomplishments. Often partnering with students on innovative research that leads to co-authored papers, our faculty are committed to building one-on-one mentoring relationships and supporting graduate placement within top-tier research institutions.<br><br>Offered by the School of Accounting, our PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting is designed to train students to conduct analytical and timely empirical research to prepare them for successful academic careers. The program leverages the resources and excellence of Rawls College in related fields such as finance, management, economics and statistics.<br><br>Our faculty have been published in many elite journals with research interests ranging from audit, taxation, earnings management, oil/gas accounting, corporate sustainability and accounting information systems. Their research accomplishments allow us to provide a challenging and rewarding environment in which students can work closely with faculty, whatever their fields of interest.