Overview
Programme Aims
Doctoral students demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field.
They can conceive, implement, and adapt a research process with scientific integrity. Doctoral students can undertake original research which expands existing knowledge through substantial research contributions.
Doctoral students can analyze and solve complex problems and critically reflect on scientifically relevant issues.
They are able to apply their research to practical problems and to present and discuss their research field to the international scientific community as well as communicate their research field to the general public.
Graduates of the doctoral program successfully completed modules with a total work load of 18 ECTS credits.
The doctoral thesis at the University of Zurich covers a specific subject in Banking and Finance (Track A) of current scientific interest in great depth, and is publicly defended.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Corporate Finance
- Econometrics for Research Students
- Mathematical Finance: Mathematical Finance and Derivatives
- Microeconomics for Research Students
- Cultural Economics and Finance
- Current Topics in Management and Business Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Banking View 3 other PhDs in Banking in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.
Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
The diploma itself is state-accredited.
The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.
Tuition Fee
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National
300 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 150 CHF per semester during 36 months.
Living costs for Zürich
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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