The 39th cycle of the three-year PhD Program in Management, Finance and Accounting is being offered by LIUC – Università Cattaneo. This scholarship opportunity is open to international students and is taught in English.
Located in Castellanza, a small town near Milan, Italy, LIUC – Università Cattaneo is a private university that offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in economics, management, engineering, and law.
Students who choose to study at LIUC can expect an exceptional learning experience. The university’s modern facilities, renowned professors, and emphasis on practical skills ensure that students are well-equipped to succeed in their future careers. Additionally, the university’s small class sizes and personalized approach to teaching and learning provide students with individual attention and support from professors. LIUC also offers a multicultural environment and a variety of extracurricular activities, making it an ideal place for students to develop academically and personally.
Degree Level:
LIUC offers PhD programs in Management, Finance, and Accounting at Carlo Cattaneo University, which are available at the doctoral level.
Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Finance
- Accounting
- Management Science
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Industrial Engineering
- Environment
Scholarship Benefits:
The LIUC PhD program in Management, Finance, and Accounting offers scholarships and tuition waivers for the entire three-year duration of the program. These opportunities are renewable each year, subject to applicants meeting the performance requirements specified in the program regulations.
The program admits a total of 8 PhD candidates. The available places are as follows:
a) Four places with exemption from admission and tuition fees, as well as the provision of scholarships.
b) Two places under the provisions of Ministerial Decree No. 118 of March 2, 2023 from the PNRR allocation, Mission 4, Component 1 “Strengthening the supply of education services: from kindergartens to universities” – Investment 3.4 “Advanced university teaching and skills” and Investment 4.1 “Extension of the number of PhDs and innovative PhDs for public administration and cultural heritage” with scholarships tied to research topics related to the following PNRR Missions:
- Digitalization, Innovation, Competitiveness, Culture and Tourism (Mission 1)
- Green revolution and ecological transition (Mission 2)
- Infrastructure for sustainable mobility (Mission 3)
- Health (Mission 6)
c) One place with only exemption from access and attendance fees.
d) One place reserved for company employees within the specific (executive) agreement or to employees of the Public Administration, with exemption only from admission and tuition fees.
Nationalities:
The scholarship is available for Italian and Non-Italian Scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria:
The application for the LIUC PhD program in Management, Finance, and Accounting is open to all individuals, regardless of citizenship, who hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent (5-year) with a minimum final mark of 95/110 or equivalent foreign academic degree with a minimum mark of 86/100. Applicants who expect to achieve such a qualification by October 31, 2023, are also eligible to apply. However, failure to achieve the qualification will result in the cancellation of the admission in case of selection.
The program is open to candidates who hold a master’s degree in the following subjects, as per Ministerial regulations: • LM-77 Economics – Business Administration • LM-16 Finance • LM-56 Economics • LM-31 Engineering Management • LM-59 Studies in Public and Corporate Communication and Advertising • LM-63 Studies in Public Administration • LM-76 Economics for the Environment and Culture
Candidates with a master’s degree or equivalent in subjects other than those listed above may also apply. Their qualifications and experience will be considered and assessed by the Admission Committee.
Application Procedure:
To apply for the LIUC PhD program in Management, Finance, and Accounting in Italy, applicants must submit their application on the website https://sol.liuc.it. Upon successful application, candidates will be eligible to receive the scholarship in Italy.
Applicants must provide supporting documents, including a scan of the application, a copy of a valid personal identity document and individual tax code, Diploma Supplement or Degree Certificate, curriculum vitae, two reference letters, an international test score, proof of English language certifications, a short statement of purpose, and an illustrative paper on the development of doctoral research on a research topic of their choice or on one of the research topics indicated in b.) art. 3.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign qualification and have 1-4 years of research experience to be eligible for admission.
Candidates must have a good knowledge of English, with an English language certificate such as TOEFL or IELTS. A fluent level of English is required.
