نظرة عامة على البرنامج

PhD Program in Management

The PhD program in Management at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, offers a comprehensive and rigorous education in management research. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to pursue a career in academia or industry.

Fields of Study

The PhD program in Management offers several fields of study, including:

• Accounting and Control
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Health Systems
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
• Strategy and Organization

Accounting and Control

The Accounting and Control field of study investigates the questions facing accountants, controllers, and financial managers. Students examine reporting, accountability, internal/external controls, regulations, governance requirements, and practices, as well as international performance measurement, compensation, risk management, and intellectual capital measurement.

Field Courses

The following courses are offered in the Accounting and Control field:

• MGT8101 Financial Accounting and Reporting (3 units): The theoretical foundations of accounting research and methodologies are examined. Topics include the role of accounting information in capital markets, earnings management, voluntary disclosure, the impact of accounting on judgment and decisions, accounting standards setting, and accounting standards for sustainable development.
• MGT8102 Accounting and Control (3 units): The role of Accounting and other control instruments in ensuring good corporate governance. Topics include executive compensation, ownership structure, the role of the board of directors, effectiveness of internal controls, enterprise risk management, sustainable management, and corporate governance requirements and practices in the public and private sectors.
• MGT8103 Special Topics in Accounting and Control Research (3 units): Critical evaluation of studies in targeted domains of accounting and control. Identification and evaluation of new orientations with an in-depth analysis of historical developments of the domain. Specific domains explored depend on the professor leading the seminar.

Program Overview

The PhD program in Management is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in management research. The program includes coursework, research seminars, and a dissertation. Students are expected to develop a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of management research and to demonstrate expertise in their chosen field of study.

Research Areas

The Telfer School of Management has a strong research focus, with faculty members actively engaged in research in various areas, including:

• Accounting and Control
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Health Systems
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
• Strategy and Organization

Graduate Diplomas

The Telfer School of Management also offers graduate diplomas in:

• Chartered Professional Accountancy
• Leadership and Management

Executive Programs

The Telfer School of Management offers executive programs, including:

• Executive Master of Business Administration
• Executive Master of Health Administration
• Executive Programs

Interdisciplinary Programs

The Telfer School of Management offers interdisciplinary programs, including:

• Digital Transformation and Innovation
• Engineering Management
• Law
• Population Health
• Systems Science and Engineering