Doctoral Programme in Accounting, Finance and Management 60 months PHD Program By Frankfurt School of Finance and Management |Top Universities
Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools with an internationally recognised reputation for relevant and rigorous research. We are determined to attract the most talented doctoral students in accounting, economics, finance and management, therefore we offer a stimulating academic environment. The five-year doctoral programme equips students to contribute to these debates. The first two years generally consist of classes in which students focus on analytical skills. Students also take courses in their chosen area of academic specialisation in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Management, which provides the foundation from which to develop research topics. The programme encourages students to broaden their scope and obtain training in related areas such as data sciences, operations research, or economics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools with an internationally recognised reputation for relevant and rigorous research. We are determined to attract the most talented doctoral students in accounting, economics, finance and management, therefore we offer a stimulating academic environment. The five-year doctoral programme equips students to contribute to these debates. The first two years generally consist of classes in which students focus on analytical skills. Students also take courses in their chosen area of academic specialisation in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Management, which provides the foundation from which to develop research topics. The programme encourages students to broaden their scope and obtain training in related areas such as data sciences, operations research, or economics.

Admission requirements

7+
100+
Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview with faculty members of their chosen concentration.
15 Jan 2025
5 Years
Sep

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More programs from the university

Frankfurt School is an AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited, leading private Business School based in Frankfurt am Main. Our second campus is based in Hamburg.  We are a diverse institution that unites talented people from all over the world.  Our ambition is to be the top business school in Germany and a leading institution worldwide.

All courses offered by Frankfurt School have three aspects in common: high standards, diversity and practice-orientation. High standards, because we expect more of our students. Diversity, because all our courses reflect the rich panoply of perspectives that the field of financial studies has to offer. And practice-orientation, because at Frankfurt School, research and teaching never take place in a vacuum, but must always be related to current applications.

Frankfurt School is one of the most active German business schools in terms of research. With its practical and research-based orientation it regularly achieves top positions in various rankings.


Our Bachelor programmes

We offer different Bachelor degrees at Frankfurt School:

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc): Bachelor in Business Administration 
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc): Bachelor in Computational Business Analytics
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc): Bachelor in Management, Philosophy & Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaftslehre (berufsbegleitend) & Quereinstieg für Fachwirte/-innen

We have listed the key differences for these programmes below to help you choose the one which suits your needs and interests best.

If your secondary school leaving certificate does not meet the requirements for direct entry into German university set forth by the Ministry of Education, you have the opportunity to apply to our Pre-University Foundation Programme. Upon successful completion of the foundation course, you will be eligible to pursue your bachelor’s degree at Frankfurt School. If you would like to know more about the Foundation Progamme, you are welcome to take part in one of our information sessions.

Visit our Bachelor Events to find out more about FS. Our Bachelor Open Day takes place twice a year

Frankfurt School is an AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA-accredited, leading private Business School based in Frankfurt am Main. We have a second campus based in Hamburg.   Our ambition is to be the top business school in Germany and a leading institution worldwide.

All courses offered by Frankfurt School have three aspects in common: high standards, diversity and practice-orientation. High standards, because we expect more of our students. Diversity, because all our courses reflect the rich panoply of perspectives that the field of financial studies has to offer. And practice-orientation, because at the Frankfurt School, research and teaching never take place in a vacuum, but must always be related to current applications.

Frankfurt School is one of the most active German business schools in terms of research. With its practical and research-based orientation it regularly achieves top positions in various rankings.

Master's programmes 

Ranked #1 for Employability 

Ranked #20 worldwide for Salary

At Frankfurt School you can join a Master’s programme in any of seven specialist divisions – each offering you thorough preparation for a future leadership role; each enabling you to systematically gain that vital edge over your competitors. Most of our Master's programmes are taught in English, helping to open the door to an international career.

Check out our upcoming  Master Events

MBA Programmes

Frankfurt School offers a portfolio of internationally accredited and ranked MBA and EMBA programmes to ambitious professionals seeking to gain management skills and develop their business network. We offer our Full-time and Part-time Frankfurt MBA programmes to aspiring professionals with over 3 years’ work experience, and our Executive MBA and International Healthcare Management MBA to experienced managers and specialists. Our programmes deal with current challenges in international business and provide you with an enriching learning environment for your career development and personal progress.

Learn more about our  Master and MBA programmes at one of our Info Evenings! Benefit from personal conversations with our students and programme directors and find out which programme could help you excel in your career.

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