2006-09-12 02:16:02 · 2 answers · asked by lala 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I'm a bit confused. Are you already enrolled in a university and working with a professor? In that case, the professor should be able to guide you.
If you haven't yet been admitted to a program, I would suggest that you research each of the universities that have your program, look at the research each of the professors is doing (this is available both on-line and in the department), interview the professors, where possible.
If no particular topic "hits" you, then speak with the professors. Ask them what it is about their interest that got them initially involved in that topic. If the professors are willing to speak to you, you will learn a lot and may develop an interest in their topic. You will also be able to find out if the professor is someone you want to work with and if the professor would act as your adviser.
One thing to remember, it is easier to do a dissertation when you are interested in the topic. Nonetheless, even if you must take a topic of the professor's choosing, one you are not really interested in, you are not committed for life. Many PhDs do their dissertations on one area and find themselves involved in another interest area in their work life.
2006-09-12 05:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by retiredesol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by your "PhD" you mean the Ph.D. program, you aren't supposed to have a topic before you begin. It should flow from research you do during the program. If you mean your dissertation, and you have already been in a program for quite a while, perhaps you need to read more, or talk to some of the faculty in your department. I would suspect the former, because I've never heard of anyone getting a Ph.D. in BOTH accounting and finance - they are two separate fields.
2006-09-12 12:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋