The Part-time PhD in Finance at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a part-time programme designed for finance professionals and leaders seeking to deepen their expertise through rigorous academic research.
The programme combines cutting-edge financial theory, advanced research skills, and practical applications, enabling participants to produce impactful research while advancing their careers.
Programme Highlights:
- Duration: 4 years, part-time (depending on progress).
- Structure: Module-based curriculum with 6 intensive sessions annually (3 days per module).
- Focus Areas: Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing, Banking, Behavioral Finance, Sustainable Finance, FinTech, and more.
- Deliverables: Four high-quality academic papers, forming the PhD dissertation.
Year-by-Year Progression:
- Year 1: Foundations of research, focusing on academic writing, statistics, and drafting a PhD proposal. Deliverables include a systematic literature review, a PhD proposal, and a seminar presentation (15 ECTS).
- Year 2: Advanced research skills with emphasis on research design, data analysis, and exploring current topics in finance. Participants produce an empirical paper and present it in a seminar (15 ECTS).
- Year 3: Specialisation and dissemination, including optional modules on advanced academic writing, publishing, and presenting at conferences. Deliverables include a second empirical paper (5 ECTS optional).
- Year 4: Dissertation completion, focusing on finalising research and integrating findings into a cohesive PhD manuscript. Participants produce a third empirical paper and prepare the defence of their dissertation.
The programme is ideal for professionals committed to conducting impactful research that bridges financial theory and practice. With its robust curriculum and emphasis on practical application, the Executive PhD in Finance provides a pathway to academic and professional excellence.
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Research Areas
Explore diverse finance disciplines, including:
- Asset Pricing.
- Banking and Monetary Policy.
- Behavioral Finance.
- Corporate Finance.
- Corporate Governance.
- Financial Markets.
- FinTech and Innovation.
- Risk Management.
- Sustainable Finance.
Additional topics are welcome upon discussion. Please contact Prof.dr. Remco Zwinkels.
