A global reputation. Outstanding connections to world-leading financial institutions. 20+ full-time finance faculty members. Just three of the reasons why exceptional scholars choose to study for a PhD at London Business School.
A global reputation. Outstanding connections to world-leading financial institutions. 22 full-time finance faculty members. Just three of the reasons why exceptional scholars choose to study for a PhD at London Business School.
Exceptional scholars choose us. Here's why.
Year one: Gain a deep understanding of the theory and tools needed to conduct theoretical and applied research. Core courses include:
asset pricing
corporate finance
empirical finance
continuous-time finance
macroeconomics
microeconomics
econometrics.
Year two: Undertake theoretical and empirical research and challenge the status-quo. Complete an original thesis in your chosen specialism
Ensure your ideas are subjected to rigorous scrutiny and grounded in proven techniques
Gain access to leading international conferences and benefit from close monitoring and assistance through the all-important job market experience.
Innovative business thinking. Research that breaks frontiers. And a global reputation. Representing 30 different nationalities, our faculty influence business leaders, managers and policy makers across the globe.
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Benefit from our central London location. Enjoy our vibrant campus environment. Welcome to a dynamic student and alumni community that provides lifelong engagement and opportunity.
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Interested in applying? We recruit students through our annual PhD application process.
