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To receive your CPA designation in the state of Georgia, candidates must have 150 semester hours of college education. The following schools offer the "5th Year" program to aspiring CPAs that will enable students to have the correct hours to sit for the CPA exam and receive a CPA designation .
Berry College
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Brenau University
500 Washington Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501 Degree programs available: MAcc and MBA
Clark Atlanta University
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Emory University
1602 Mizell Drive Atlanta, GA 30322-2710 Degree programs available: BBA, MBA
Georgia College & State University
Georgia College & State University 231 W. Hancock Street Milledgeville, GA 31061 Degree programs available: MAcc, MBA (Acct), MMIS (Acct)
Georgia Institute of Technology
DuPree College of Management 800 West Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30332-0520 Degree programs available: BSM, MBA, Ph. D
Georgia Southern University
College of Business Administration P.O. Box 8002 Statesboro, GA 30460 Degree programs available: BBA, MAcc
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35 Broad St , 5th Flr P.O. Box 4050 Atlanta, GA 30302-4050 Degree programs available: BBA, MBA, MPAcc, MTX, PhD
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1000 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 Degree programs available: BBA MBA MAcc
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Department of Business Administration 1100 South Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060-2896 Degree programs available: BSA, MSA
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Mike Cottrell College of Business 82 College Circle Dahlonega, GA 30597 Degree programs available: BBA, MAcc
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Richards College of Business 1600 Maple Street Carrollton, GA 30118 Degree programs available: BBA, MPAcc
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Terry College of Business Brooks Hall 310 Herty Drive Athens, GA 30602 Degree programs available: BBA, MAcc, PhD
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PHD, Business Administration: Finance
The Finance PhD provides a foundation in financial theory and empirical skills, analyzing the concepts of finance, the workings of markets and intermediaries, and financial decision-making.
Degree Type: Doctoral
Degree Program Summary:
The PhD in Business Administration with a focus in Finance prepares students for careers in research and teaching in academic or government research institutions. The program provides a strong foundation in financial and economic theory and the methodological skills needed to execute research projects.
Graduates understand the fundamental concepts of finance, the workings of financial markets and financial intermediaries, and corporate financial decision-making. Faculty members work closely with students and provide a stimulating intellectual environment that fosters collaboration. Graduates are placed at major research and teaching universities in the U.S. and overseas as well as in finance positions in private and public sector organizations.
Prospective applicants can obtain information about the PhD program, including admission requirements, application deadlines and application materials from the program website. More specific information about the PhD in finance, including a sample plan of study, course descriptions and faculty bios, can be found at the department’s PhD page.
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Meet the team.
Dr. Herbert Snyder
BS Babson College, Accounting/Management, 1981
PhD Syracuse University, Information Science, 1994
Susan Whittle
BBA Georgia College & State University, Business Administration, 1986
Dr. Adel Almasarwah
PhD Loughborough University, Accounting, 2016
MS University of Al Albayt, Accounting, 2005
BS University of Mutah, Accounting, 2003
Cost Accounting, Auditing and Accounting Analytics
Victor Scott Burns
Master Georgia State University, Taxation, 1990
BBA West Georgia College, Accounting, 1989
Roberta Gorham
MACC Georgia College & State University, Accounting, 2008
BA University of West Florida, Mathematics, 1986
Dr. Mohammad Jizi
PhD University of Durham (Durham, U.K.), Accounting and Finance, 2013
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditors (Florida, USA), 2008
MBA Lebanese American University (Lebanon), 2004
BBA Lebanese University (Lebanon), Accounting and Finance, 2002
Corporate governance, Sustainability reporting, and audit quality.
Susan Manrodt
MBA Ohio State University, Business, 1989
BS Ohio State University, Accounting, 1987
Dr. Sandria Stephenson
Post Doctorate University of Florida, Accounting, 2013
PhD University of Georgia The, Adult Education, 2008
MBA Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Business Administration Grad, 1998
BA University of the Virgin Islands, Accounting, 1992
AA University of the Virgin Islands, Business Management, 1992
Teaching and Learning in Accounting, Cost Analysis and Management, Sustainability, Diversity and Equity in Accounting
Dr. Eddie Thomas
PhD University of Florida, Accounting, 2017
MACC Georgia College & State University, Accounting, 2009
PhD Emory University, Philosophy, 1998
MA Emory University, Philosophy, 1992
BA Claremont Mckenna College, Philosophy, 1989
Audit and corporate social responsibility
Dean Copelan
LLM University of Miami, Law/Estate Planning, 1997
JD Mercer University, Law, 1994
BBA Georgia College & State University, Accounting, 1991
Nicholas Creel
PhD Texas Tech University, Political Science, 2018
JD University of Dayton School of Law, Law, 2008
BBA Baylor University, BBA Economics, 2005
Religion and politics, Constitutional Law, National Security Law
Jehan El-Jourbagy
JD University of Georgia, Law, 2003
AB University of Georgia, Political Science, 2000
AB University of Georgia, Public Relations, 2000
Business law pedagogy, corporate sustainability, business ethics and corporate liability
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Concentrations The Terry College of Business offers eight different areas of study in its PhD programs, covering virtually every aspect of business research and education. Accounting Economics Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate Risk Management and Insurance
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Georgia Tech Scheller's Ph.D. program in accounting is strongly research-oriented and emphasizes the early involvement of our students in research projects with our faculty. Given the small size of the program, doctoral students receive significant attention and support from the faculty members, several of whom hold editorial positions in the ...
600 S. Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30605 Department: J. M. Tull School of Accounting Graduate Coordinator (s): Jennifer Chapman View Degree Program Website Students can take one of several paths to earning their MAcc, designed to prepare students to succeed on the CPA Exam and during their careers in the accounting field.
The Ph.D. program is limited to full-time students who will complete their entire doctoral program before leaving the campus. Ph.D. applications are actively encouraged only in areas where faculty resources and research activities are sufficient to serve doctoral students adequately. Accounting. Finance. Information Technology Management.
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JOHN L. CAMPBELL, PhD, CPA is a Professor of Accounting and Finance, and the Herbert E. Miller Chair in Financial Accounting in the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
The PhD in Business Administration with a focus in Finance prepares students for careers in research and teaching in academic or government research institutions. The program provides a strong foundation in financial and economic theory and the methodological skills needed to execute research projects. Graduates understand the fundamental ...
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