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Advance Your Expertise. Transform Finance.

Ready to challenge the status quo in finance? Build deep expertise, turn your insights into real-world impact and groundbreaking research!

Are you a finance professional who wants to take the next step in your finance career? Do you want to advance your research skills, gain a deeper academic understanding of your field, and develop methodological expertise to conduct groundbreaking research?  

This programme is the only part-time PhD in Finance in the Netherlands that is specifically designed for finance professionals and leaders who seek to deepen their expertise through rigorous academic research. 

This exclusive English-taught programme in Amsterdam equips working professionals with advanced academic knowledge so you can produce and practice impactful and relevant research in all disciplines of finance.  

Throughout the programme, you will develop and publish multiple academic papers, which will ultimately form the core of your PhD dissertation. 

The part-time PhD programme Finance at a glance: 

  • Start date: September 2027 
  • Duration: 4+ years (3-7 years, depending on individuals' progress) 
  • Time investment: at least 16 hours a week for research and course work 
  • Tuition fees: between € 32.000 and € 34.000 (depending on chosen trajectory), based on a 4-year trajectory 
  • Training modules take place at the campus of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 

When is this programme the right fit for you? 
The programme is ideal for professionals committed to conducting impactful research that bridges financial theory and practice. With its robust curriculum and emphasis on practical application, the Executive PhD in Finance provides a pathway to academic and professional excellence. 

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