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PhD in Finance at EDHEC Business School

EDHEC Business School, France

Programme overview

Part-time PhD in Finance awarded as a Doctor of Philosophy, with an Executive Track for senior finance professionals and a Residential Track for early-career researchers aiming for academic careers.

Faculty: EDHEC Business School  |  Department: Executive and Residential tracks; Nice  |  Duration: 3 years part-time (about 40 days on campus; extension up to 2 years)  |  Study mode: part-time; English  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Roubaix, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

First-year core courses in financial economics, econometrics and corporate finance; at least five elective research seminars from year two; two research presentations; dissertation of two or more papers written with faculty.

Career pathways

Of 40 graduates to date, 11 are in academia and 9 run their own companies; others moved to senior advisory or board roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's-level background in economics, finance, mathematics or econometrics expected. GMAT or GRE required; English proficiency score for non-native speakers; interview. Deadlines for September 2027: end December 2026, end March 2027, end May 2027.

EUR 38,000 a year (2027/2028). Executive Track, for September 2027 starters (also 2028/29 and 2029/30); EUR 5,000 deposit; Residential Track has a full tuition waiver Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part-time (about 40 days on campus; extension up to 2 years)

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