Overview
Given the rapid evolution of societal and financial services, this programme in Finance for Executives at University of Gloucestershire addresses the resultant opportunities and critical issues faced by practitioners, institutions, regulators, and society.
While traditional knowledge-creation methods have long supported these professions, emerging methodologies offer enhanced capabilities for validating existing expertise and expediting the development and deployment of solutions within our interconnected financial ecosystem.
This programme, therefore, equips participants with the advanced competencies necessary for thought leadership and expanded influence in the industry.
And, as part of a European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA)-member doctoral programme, you will become part of a vibrant and diverse research community.
Careers
You will become a thought leader, transforming knowledge, understanding, practices, and relevant regulations in your area of inquiry.
This isn’t just about earning a qualification – it’s a transformative journey that will shape you as an innovative, strategic, and ethical thinker.
As a doctoral researcher, you’ll deepen your expertise while mastering key capabilities in research design, critical thinking, academic writing, and professional engagement. You will have a foothold in both academia and professional practice.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- This programme is thoughtfully structured to accommodate the demanding schedules of finance professionals.
- It unfolds across three distinct stages: Discovery, Design, and Delivery. Each stage involves intensive, in-person engagement with dedicated supervisors, which occurs annually for three days each in October and February.
- These practical, interactive sessions are crafted to reinforce the technical skills and academic proficiencies essential for generating original contributions to knowledge within your chosen area of inquiry.
- As your research progresses, you’ll be encouraged to present at national and international conferences and will be supported in publishing your work for both academic and practitioner audiences.
- Whether your thesis follows a traditional, practice-led, or publication-based format, our commitment to research innovation ensures that your contribution has a meaningful impact.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
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- Chartered or Fellow of a recognised professional body [e.g. CII, CISI, LIBF, CFA, FRM, PRM, CTA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, etc]
- We actively encourage applications from practitioners across all demographic and professional backgrounds. Individuals with extensive practical experience in financial institutions, professional services firms (in finance or accounting roles), public sector institutions, or industry are all well-suited for the programme.
- If you meet the entry criteria you will be offered an interview with an academic member of staff, either in person or online.
- Your application should include a research proposal up to 1,000 words (excluding references/appendices) which follows the structure outlined in the research proposal guide.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents20600 GBP / year≈ 20600 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12350 GBP / year≈ 12350 GBP / year
Living costs
Cheltenham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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