The finance specialisation is designed to build a strong research profile in empirical and theoretical finance, combined with teaching experience. Graduates are well placed for tenure track academic positions as well as specialist roles in policy institutions, financial firms and research intensive organisations.

Scholars can explore a wide range of areas, including corporate finance, asset pricing, capital markets, derivatives, banking and financial institutions, sustainable finance, fintech, energy and commodities, and other domains that align with faculty expertise and industry relevance.

While a background in finance is helpful, the specialisation also welcomes strong candidates from economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering and physics who are motivated to work on rigorous, data driven finance questions.

The specialisation has a strong empirical focus. Scholars work with real market and macro-financial data, apply econometric and computational tools, and learn to answer questions that matter to investors, regulators and financial institutions.

Doctoral scholars receive close guidance from research active faculty, are encouraged to target good peer reviewed journals, and are supported to present their work at academic conferences, which helps them build visibility and a strong publication pipeline.

The programme is designed to train tenure-track faculty by combining rigorous coursework, strong research mentoring and opportunities to publish in reputed peer-reviewed journals in information systems and digital transformation.

Scholars can specialise in human-centred digital transformations or management information systems and organisational change, working on topics such as mobile learning, e-health platforms, e-government and critical studies of artificial intelligence systems.

By engaging with real-world contexts like enterprise systems, hospital information systems and digital platforms, scholars gain insights that are directly relevant to organisations undergoing technology-enabled change, making them valuable in consulting and leadership roles.

Each scholar works closely with experienced faculty supervisors and a research committee that monitors progress, provides feedback on research design and publications, and supports preparation for comprehensive examinations and thesis defence.

Ph.D regulations and the university’s research ecosystem encourage interdisciplinary work, allowing Information Science & Technology scholars to collaborate with engineering, law, media and design faculties on projects at the intersection of technology, organisations and society.

Candidates with a master’s degree and strong research interest in management domains such as strategy, entrepreneurship, organisational behaviour or HRM.

Research broadly spans Management specialisations including strategy, organisational behaviour, corporate entrepreneurship, engagement at work and related contemporary questions. 

Full-time Ph.D. scholars receive a fee waiver, a monthly stipend, free boarding and lodging, and undertake teaching assistant duties as part of the support package. 

Yes. Part-time Ph.D. enrolment is available with a different fee structure, and without teaching assistant duties.

Graduates typically pursue academic and research-focused careers, contributing to knowledge creation and dissemination in business and management. 

This programme is suited for candidates who wish to pursue advanced research careers in marketing, consumer behaviour or management studies, particularly those aiming for academic, policy or research-focused roles.

The programme emphasises theory-driven and empirical research in marketing and allied areas. Scholars are encouraged to engage deeply with contemporary literature and develop original research contributions.

The programme typically begins with coursework in research methods and foundational domains, followed by comprehensive examination and full-time independent doctoral research under faculty supervision.

Each scholar works closely with a faculty supervisor who provides guidance on research design, methodology, academic writing and publication development throughout the doctoral journey.

Doctoral scholars participate in seminars, research colloquia and academic discussions that support peer learning, critical engagement and scholarly exchange.