The Kent Business School Accounting and Finance Department has a strong international reputation for its research on public sector accounting, critical accounting and accounting history.
Staff members have published many scholarly papers in highly esteemed journals and a number of influential books. Our Accounting scholars’ research interests include privatisation and neoliberalism, public sector accounting and accountability, the social and political importance of accounting, accounting for sustainability, accounting history and optimal capital markets.
Exchange partners
Kent Business School (KBS) has excellent links with business schools globally, including in China, USA, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Italy. Our wide array of exchange partners gives you the opportunity to gain international experience. Our partners are committed to enhancing their international outlook while providing excellent teaching. You will gain invaluable work experience, develop your understanding of a new culture and improve your language skills.
Our exchange partners include these top-ranked institutions among others:
Careers
The KBS PhD programme is designed to provide a thorough training for research careers in academia or industry. Our students generally take up academic appointments in UK or international higher education institutions or work in policy or industry settings.
Professional recognition
KBS is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS); and the Kent MBA is an Association of MBAs (AMBA) accredited programme.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2025
Canterbury Campus
University of Kent,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT2 7NZ, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2025
Medway Campus
University of Kent at Medway,
The Medway Building Chatham Maritime,
Chatham,
Medway,
ME4 4AG, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at Kent will benefit from world-class research, outstanding teaching quality and excellent careers guidance too.