The doctoral program of the Department of Banking and Financial Management University of Piraeus prepares ambitious and hardworking students for academic careers mainly in Greece and abroad and, secondarily, for careers in senior research positions in banks, ministries and other public and private sector organizations. The core courses of the first year lay the foundations for theoretical and applied research of higher quality, which results in publications in prestigious international scientific journals. Cultivate technical skills and develop critical thinking. Teach the necessary research and analytical tools provide strong theoretical foundation and logic of the main branches of the financial.
Besides organized courses in creative educational environment of the doctoral program greatly contributes to the continuous contact between students and distinguished professors of the Department, interests which cover almost all sectors of the financial. In addition, students are encouraged and financially supported to present their research at international conferences and to visit top universities and research institutes in Europe and the US.
The combination of core courses and continuous contact with the professors of the Department allows students to gain broad overview of the subject of financial and deep knowledge of modern research techniques, along with expertise in the subject of their interest.
The program encourages the fruitful dialogue, the creative initiative of students and experimenting with innovative ideas and applications. To that end, it seeks to attract top candidates from Greece and abroad, from different disciplines. Furthermore, it calls for lectures and courses leading academics from abroad.
Due to the high requirements of the program are not accepted partial monitoring students.
The doctorate is lifetime investment and requires a similar effort, dedication and sacrifices of the students.