Finance Integrated PhD PHD Program By University of Sussex Business School |Top Universities
Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

FinanceMain Subject Area

Program 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:

  • UK: 1 month before start
  • International: 3 months before start

Program 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:

  • UK: 1 month before start
  • International: 3 months before start

Admission requirements

5 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

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  • learn more about our Masters courses, and how they equip you for work

  • engage with faculty and experience a mini taster lecture 

  • meet a current student and hear about their experience at Sussex

  • ask any questions about teaching and learning on your course of interest.

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