The PhD Program in Finance and Banking is designed to train highly qualified researchers and professionals who can analyze financial systems at an advanced level, produce scientific knowledge, and contribute to both academia and the financial sector. The program offers specialization in areas such as financial markets, banking, financial management, applied econometrics, and emerging financial technologies.
To equip students with advanced theoretical knowledge, analytical thinking skills, and the ability to conduct independent scientific research in finance and banking.
The program includes a rich curriculum covering finance theory, banking policies, risk management, data analytics, financial technology, and applied research methods.
Graduates can pursue academic careers or take on senior roles in banking, financial institutions, public organizations, and research centers as analysts, experts, or managers.
The program is full-time and structured with coursework, seminars, a qualifying exam, dissertation proposal, and doctoral thesis.
This PhD program goes beyond traditional coursework by fostering a strong research culture. Students are encouraged to critically engage with academic literature, follow global financial developments, and develop original research that contributes to the field.
Throughout the program, students gain advanced competencies in financial valuation, risk measurement, econometric modeling, financial reporting analysis, and research ethics. This comprehensive structure makes the program suitable for both aspiring academics and professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise with scientific rigor.
You can access detailed information about the curriculum, course contents, ECTS structure, and learning outcomes through the Bologna Information Package below.
