UK PhD assessment in accounting and finance: social capital in action
Abstract
Assessment lies at the centre of PhD degree quality standards, with quality assurance relying on independent external examiners. This study investigates the role of the viva and the selection of external examiners from within the accounting and finance discipline across UK institutions. A questionnaire survey and follow-up interviews with academics (299 respondents; 49 interviews) and recent PhD graduates (73 respondents; 18 interviews) were...
Paper Details
Title
UK PhD assessment in accounting and finance: social capital in action
Published Date
Jan 30, 2018
Journal
Volume
27
Issue
2
Pages
160 - 182
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