Doctorate degree in Finance University of Essex, UK

The PhD Finance program at the University of Essex is an advanced study course where students will get the opportunity to specialize their knowledge and skills in several areas of finance. A significant portion of the program will be spent on conducting independent research, under guidance of experienced supervisors. The research work is expected to make an original contribution to the field of finance. This could be in areas such as corporate finance, financial economics, financial markets, or banking and financial services. The program generally takes around three to four years to complete. Apart from research, the coursework might involve advanced theoretical and applied training. The students will participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences which will enhance their learning experience. The University of Essex provides its students with a stimulating and supportive environment. Its finance group is large, active and growing with interests in a wide range of areas and they benefit from being part of the Essex Business School, the largest department at the University of Essex. Also, Accelerate Essex, a funding initiative, encourages its students to engage with non-academic organizations and businesses during their studies. Therefore, the program does not just focus on academia, but also provides graduate-level training for positions in finance industries, policy-oriented and international organizations.

The University of Essex is a public research university in Essex, England. Established by royal charter in 1965, it is one of the original plate glass universities. The university shield consists of the ancient arms attributed to the Kingdom of Essex, and the motto, "Thought the harder, heart the keener", is adapted from the Anglo-Saxon poem The Battle of Maldon.It comprises three campuses in the county, in Southend-on-Sea and Loughton with its primary campus in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester. Essex is rated Gold for Teaching Excellence by the TEF since 2017,named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2018, and is ranked an internationally excellent research-intensive university by the REF. Essex's Department of Government received Regius Professorship conferred by Her Majesty, The Queen in 2013 and the university was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize on two occasions for advancing Human Rights in 2009 and Social and Economic Research in 2017.The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £272.6 million of which £30.2 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £313.8 million. Essex has produced many distinguished alumni in several fields across the world least but not limited to: Nobel Prize laureates, a head of state, senior governors and politicians, executives and economists, scientists, artists, academics, authors, and film directors.