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Business-Administration - Accounting

  • Degree: PhD
  • Campus: Beirut
  • Faculty: Business Administration
  • Department: Accounting

Program Description

The PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting is a research-intensive program designed to prepare students for academic, research, and high-level professional careers. The program provides a strong theoretical foundation in accounting, and business research methodologies while emphasizing the development of critical analytical and problem-solving skills. Through rigorous coursework and independent research, students will explore contemporary issues in financial reporting, managerial accounting, auditing, and accounting information systems. Graduates will be prepared for academic careers, leadership roles in financial institutions, and consulting in regulatory frameworks.


  1. Develop Advanced Research Skills: Equip students with sophisticated research methodologies and econometric techniques for conducting high-quality academic research.
  2. Enhance Theoretical and Practical Knowledge: Provide in-depth understanding of accounting theory, financial reporting, and managerial accounting.
  3. Prepare for Academic Careers: Train students to become effective educators and researchers in universities and research institutions.
  4. Promote Ethical and Professional Standards: Foster a deep understanding of ethical principles and governance in accounting and business administration.
  5. Encourage Critical Thinking and Innovation: Develop students' ability to analyze, critique, and contribute to the accounting literature.
  6. Develop Expertise in Business and Economic Analysis: Strengthen students' knowledge in microeconomics and econometrics to support their research in accounting.
  7. Prepare for Leadership Roles: Enable students to apply their expertise in high-level positions within academia, government, and the private sector.
  • Application form
  • The Lebanese High School Certificate or its equivalent
  • A Bachelor's degree in the field of specialization from a university recognized by BAU (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education).
  • A Master’s degree (MSc) in the field of specialization from a university recognized by BAU with a minimum CGPA of “3.00” for credit-hour system students and 80% “Very Good” for the grading system students (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education).
  • Official university transcript(s) – All levels
  • Evidence of English proficiency (BAU English Exam 60%, TOEFL 520 or IELTS 5.5)


Study Plan:

Course Code Course Title Credits Hours Distribution Course Type
First Semester
BECO701 Microeconomics I 3 3 Major R
BECO702 Econometrics I 3 3 Major R
BUSN701 Business Research Methods and Skills 3 3 Major R
Second Semester
BACC701 Accounting Theory Seminar 3 3 Major R
BACC702 Cost Accounting Seminar 3 3 Major R
BACC703 Auditing Seminar 3 3 Major R
BACC704 Accounting Information Systems Seminar 3 3 Major R
Third Semester
BACC705 Financial Accounting and Capital Markets Seminar 3 3 Major R
BACC706 Managerial Accounting Seminar 3 3 Major R
BACC707 Special Topics in Accounting 3 3 Major R
------- Comprehensive Exam and Research Proposal 3 3 Major R
Fourth Semester
BACC799 Thesis 24 24 Major R