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The aim is to understand the impact of theses and reports on graduate education within business schools. It focuses on how these factors influence program structures.

March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

Use of Theses and Reports in Master's Degree Programs.

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WAW. Thomas AndersonCalifornia State University, San Marcos MUMilton F. UsryOklahoma State University

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Survey examines factors influencing theses and reports in master's business degree programs, indicating greater research focus in accounting concentrations.

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The aim is to understand the impact of theses and reports on graduate education within business schools. It focuses on how these factors influence program structures.
Conducted a survey of business schools regarding thesis and report requirements.
Analyzed the prevalence of different MBA programs, especially those with accounting options.
Compared research orientations between MBA programs with and without specific majors.
Found that MBA programs without specified majors are the most common.
Identified that accounting concentrations lead to a greater emphasis on research within master’s programs.
Noted that most schools offer multiple master's degree options in business.

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Anderson et al. (1970) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba428e4e9516ffd37a2f3d https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4492126

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Survey examines factors influencing theses and reports in master's business degree programs, indicating greater research focus in accounting concentrations.

Use of Theses and Reports in Master's Degree Programs.

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Use of Theses and Reports in Master's Degree Programs.

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