University of Cyprus PhD in Finance
University of Cyprus

University of Cyprus

PhD in Finance

Aglantzia, Cyprus

PhD

3 years

English

Full time

EUR 4,000

On-Campus

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Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Finance focuses on advanced topics in finance, preparing students for careers in academia, research, and industry. The program covers areas such as investments, corporate finance, and financial markets. Students will engage in rigorous coursework and original research to contribute to the knowledge base in finance. The duration of the program is typically three to five years, depending on the research pace and dissertation completion.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers, including roles as finance professors, research analysts, and investment consultants. They may also work in governmental agencies, financial institutions, or consultancy firms, leveraging their expertise in finance and research skills.

Students are expected to complete at least 90 ECTS of coursework for the completion of the doctoral program.

Admittance to Doctoral Candidacy requires:

  • Completion of coursework
  • Successful completion of the comprehensive exams
  • Preparation of a research study

Doctoral students are expected to complete the above three requirements by the end of the fifth semester at the University of Cyprus. Under special circumstances, the Departmental Board may approve extension to the end of the sixth semester so that the above requirements for Doctoral candidacy are fulfilled, but the comprehensive exams must be successfully completed by the end of the fifth semester. The PhD degree is granted after successful completion of a doctoral dissertation, which must be a new and substantial contribution to the relevant academic literature. The Dissertation must be defended orally before a 5-member faculty committee. The minimum time required for the completion of a PhD is three years, and the minimum time required for the completion of the doctoral dissertation is two years.

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