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Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face. You’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.
You’ll work with researchers who have strong academic backgrounds. Some also have significant industry experience, having held various roles in top-tier investment banks, hedge funds and relevant industries. Our research is mainly conducted within two research groups:
Our cross-disciplinary Business Finance Research Group focuses on corporate finance and governance in both public and private companies, as well the roles of private equity firms, banks and other financial intermediaries. The group publishes on areas such as financial misconduct, banking regulation, entrepreneurial finance and the impact of global crises on corporate finance.
Our Quantitative FinTech (QFin) research group includes experts in quantitative finance, FinTech and climate finance. The group collaborates with business and industry on numerous research initiatives with direct relevance to important problems in global financial markets.
Both groups hold regular research seminars with internal and external speakers.
An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research.
The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers:
quantitative, qualitative and analytical methods
empirical design
programming.
macro and micro methods following the Economics and Finance Pathway.
Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis.
During your PhD, you’ll continue to receive training. You’ll develop more advanced research and publishing skills including:
writing
winning grants
stakeholder engagement.
The integrated PhD offers the depth rigour and focus of a PhD, while developing your research and employability skills.
Application Deadline:
UK: 1 month before start
International: 3 months before start
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face. You’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.
You’ll work with researchers who have strong academic backgrounds. Some also have significant industry experience, having held various roles in top-tier investment banks, hedge funds and relevant industries. Our research is mainly conducted within two research groups:
Our cross-disciplinary Business Finance Research Group focuses on corporate finance and governance in both public and private companies, as well the roles of private equity firms, banks and other financial intermediaries. The group publishes on areas such as financial misconduct, banking regulation, entrepreneurial finance and the impact of global crises on corporate finance.
Our Quantitative FinTech (QFin) research group includes experts in quantitative finance, FinTech and climate finance. The group collaborates with business and industry on numerous research initiatives with direct relevance to important problems in global financial markets.
Both groups hold regular research seminars with internal and external speakers.
An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research.
The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers:
quantitative, qualitative and analytical methods
empirical design
programming.
macro and micro methods following the Economics and Finance Pathway.
Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis.
During your PhD, you’ll continue to receive training. You’ll develop more advanced research and publishing skills including:
writing
winning grants
stakeholder engagement.
The integrated PhD offers the depth rigour and focus of a PhD, while developing your research and employability skills.
Application Deadline:
UK: 1 month before start
International: 3 months before start
Admission Requirements
88+
62+
6.5+
169+
Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Subject-specific requirements: You may also be considered for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area.
5 Years
Sep
Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
22,575 GBP
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Finance Integrated PhD
University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
60 monthsProgramme duration
22,575 GBPTuition Fee/year
FinanceMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face. You’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.
You’ll work with researchers who have strong academic backgrounds. Some also have significant industry experience, having held various roles in top-tier investment banks, hedge funds and relevant industries. Our research is mainly conducted within two research groups:
Our cross-disciplinary Business Finance Research Group focuses on corporate finance and governance in both public and private companies, as well the roles of private equity firms, banks and other financial intermediaries. The group publishes on areas such as financial misconduct, banking regulation, entrepreneurial finance and the impact of global crises on corporate finance.
Our Quantitative FinTech (QFin) research group includes experts in quantitative finance, FinTech and climate finance. The group collaborates with business and industry on numerous research initiatives with direct relevance to important problems in global financial markets.
Both groups hold regular research seminars with internal and external speakers.
Find out more about research at the University of Sussex Business School
What is an integrated PhD?
An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research.
The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers:
quantitative, qualitative and analytical methods
empirical design
programming.
macro and micro methods following the Economics and Finance Pathway.
Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis.
During your PhD, you’ll continue to receive training. You’ll develop more advanced research and publishing skills including:
writing
winning grants
stakeholder engagement.
The integrated PhD offers the depth rigour and focus of a PhD, while developing your research and employability skills.
Application Deadline:
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face. You’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.
You’ll work with researchers who have strong academic backgrounds. Some also have significant industry experience, having held various roles in top-tier investment banks, hedge funds and relevant industries. Our research is mainly conducted within two research groups:
Our cross-disciplinary Business Finance Research Group focuses on corporate finance and governance in both public and private companies, as well the roles of private equity firms, banks and other financial intermediaries. The group publishes on areas such as financial misconduct, banking regulation, entrepreneurial finance and the impact of global crises on corporate finance.
Our Quantitative FinTech (QFin) research group includes experts in quantitative finance, FinTech and climate finance. The group collaborates with business and industry on numerous research initiatives with direct relevance to important problems in global financial markets.
Both groups hold regular research seminars with internal and external speakers.
Find out more about research at the University of Sussex Business School
What is an integrated PhD?
An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research.
The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers:
quantitative, qualitative and analytical methods
empirical design
programming.
macro and micro methods following the Economics and Finance Pathway.
Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis.
During your PhD, you’ll continue to receive training. You’ll develop more advanced research and publishing skills including:
writing
winning grants
stakeholder engagement.
The integrated PhD offers the depth rigour and focus of a PhD, while developing your research and employability skills.
Application Deadline:
Admission Requirements
Subject-specific requirements: You may also be considered for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area.
Domestic
International
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