Accounting and Control Online Event / Information Session
The Accounting and Control area of the INSEAD PhD in Management Programme invites you to an online event designed for prospective applicants, particularly those with quantitative backgrounds.
Delphine Samuels, Accounting and Control faculty and PhD area representative, will introduce the scope of accounting and control research at INSEAD and share what the admissions committee looks for in a strong application. This session is an opportunity to understand whether the area fits your research ambitions and how to prepare a competitive application.
What we will cover
Accounting and control research at INSEAD
- The two pillars of the area: managerial accounting and financial accounting
- Some of the current research topics and questions faculty are exploring
- How research in the area connects with other disciplines
Preparing your application
- Presenting your research background and experience
- Aligning your research interests with faculty in the area
- The subject area backgrounds that support success in the programme
Who we welcome
- Academic and professional backgrounds suited to the area
- Strong degree in a relevant discipline: quantitative fields such as economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, engineering and computer science
Q&A with a PhD student (TBC) on life as an Accounting and Control PhD student, including faculty interaction, research development and preparation for an academic career.
Speaker
Associate Professor of Accounting and Control
Who is encouraged to attend?
Who is welcome to attend?
- Prospects applying for the PhD in Accounting and Control area for the 2027 intake
Profile:
- Undergraduate students in their final year or master's students
- Strong degree in a relevant discipline, such as economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, etc.; an accounting degree is beneficial but not mandatory in most cases.
- Research fellows or assistants
- Industry professionals who are switching to an academic career; applicants with backgrounds from the Big 4 are encouraged to apply
Apply for the 2027 intake
Our online applications for the 2027 intake will open in September.
In the meantime, please visit our PhD Admissions Page for the requirements and deadlines.
