Students are exposed to emerging research issues in the areas of accounting and information systems through a sequence of Ph.D. seminars. A thorough understanding of business and organizational issues is provided through a set of interdisciplinary breadth courses. The Ph.D. program at UTD is characterized by a high ratio of research faculty to students, which fosters close working relationships. Students have the opportunity to be involved in on-going research projects under the mentorship of experienced faculty. The close interaction with faculty enables students to quickly learn how to identify and develop research ideas and create their own research agenda.
Students also develop their teaching skills by teaching organized classes under faculty supervision.
To ensure close interaction with faculty, enrollment is typically restricted to three students each year.