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Finance – (Ph.D.)
University of Cyprus
Department of Public and Business Administration| Application Deadline: | April 15, October 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,250 - | ||
| Location: | Nicosia / Cyprus / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | Greek | ||
Location of University of Cyprus
Duration: The minimum period of study is six (6) academic semesters and the maximum period of study is sixteen (16) academic semesters.
The postgraduate programmes of each department are supervised by a three-member Postgraduate Programmes Committee, chaired by a Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator.The Coordinator may be the chairperson of the department or a member of the academic staff appointed by the chairperson. The other members of the committee are appointed by the Departmental Board. The Committee is appointed for a two-year term.
For every student in the Postgraduate Programme, the department appoints an Academic Supervisor, whereas at the research stage of the Ph.D. a Research Supervisor is appointed. Candidate students select a member of the academic staff to act as their Research Supervisor. The student´s choice must be approved by the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Research Supervisor guides the students in their research and provides the necessary help and advice.
The programmes of study of the University of Cyprus are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). An ECTS normally corresponds to a 25-30 hours workload per semester. Full-time status requires a courseload of 21 ECTS per semester. Students carrying fewer ECTS are considered part-time.
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Requirements for Ph.D. Degree * Class attendance for a minimum of six semesters. The Ph.D. requirements must be fulfilled within the period of sixteen semesters from the day of admission to the postgraduate programme.
* Successful completion of a minimum of 240 ECTS (completion of 60 ECTS at the postgraduate level, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant programme of studies of the department (holders of a Master or equivalent degree may be partially or fully exempted from this requirement). The research part of the programme counts as 120 ECTS and the remaining ECTS refer to the comprehensive examination, the presentation of the dissertation proposal, the writing of the dissertation, etc.)
* Success in a comprehensive examination in the fifth semester of studies at the latest. The nature and assessment of the comprehensive examination are determined by the relevant department.
* Defense of a dissertation.
In particular, students are expected to complete at least 90 ECTS of coursework for the completion of the doctoral programme.Admittance to Doctoral Candidacy requires:o Completion of courseworko Successful completion of the comprehensive examso Preparation of a research studyDoctoral students are expected to complete the above requirements by the end of the fifth semester. Under special circumstances, the Departmental Board may approve extensionto the end of the sixth semester.
Doctoral Candidacy and Dissertation Requirements: After formal entrance in doctoral candidacy, students are expected to concentrate their efforts on their dissertation research, which will initially result in a dissertation proposal in coordination with their Research Advisor.
The Dissertation Proposal: The dissertation proposal must be defended before a three member academic committee. The proposal should contain a complete and detailed definition of the problem under investigation, a comprehensive synopsis of the relevant literature and the unanswered research questions, and should provide the relation between the existing literature and the proposed research as well as the expected new contribution.
The Dissertation: The completed dissertation must be original research with significant contribution to the academic literature. The dissertation must be defended before a five-member academic committee, appointed by the Committee of Postgraduate Studies in coordination with the Research Advisor.
Doctoral Candidate´s Requirements: Doctoral students must take the Seminar Series (Colloquium) at least twice (PBA 541 and PBA 542). While students take the comprehensive examination, they may register for PBA 890 (15 ECTS). While the doctoral candidates work on the dissertation research, they must complete at least 120 ECTS in four research courses: (PBA 895: 30 ECTS, PBA 896: 30 ECTS, PBA 897: 30 ECTS, and PBA 898: 30 ECTS). There are also the partial research courses PBA 881, PBA 882, PBA 883, PBA 884, PBA 885, PBA 886, PBA 887, and PBA 888 (15 ECTS each) for students who elect to take courses (beyond those required) during the dissertation stages, or PBA 890 (comprehensive exams) during the first enrollment in a dissertation stage. If after the completion of 120 ECTS of dissertation courses the doctoral dissertation is not completed, students may enroll in writing courses of 30 ECTS (PBA 791, PBA 792, PBA 793, PBA 794) or 15 ECTS (PBA 781, PBA 782, PBA 783, PBA 784, PBA 785, PBA 786, PBA 787, PBA 788).
Coursework: Doctoral students must take at least 28 ECTS of required coursework, at least 24 ECTS ofmethodology courses, and at least 38 ECTS of electives.
A. Required Courses (28 ECTS)
* PBA 521 Financial Theory
* PBA 522 Investments
* PBA 525 Futures and Options
* PBA 526 Financial Analysis and Capital Markets Research
B.Methodology Courses (at least 24 ECTS)Two Econometrics Courses:
ECON 603 Statistics and Econometrics I
ECON 653 Statistics and Econometrics II
Probability Theory: GraduateMAS 650 Probability Theory I or the two undergraduate MAS 151 Probability-Statistics I and MAS 252 Probability- Statistics II (MAS 252 can be replaced by one graduate econometrics course).
Stochastic Processes: A graduate Stochastic processes course (or the undergraduate MAS 252 Stochastic Processes). It is also expected that all students will have sufficient knowledge of computer programming (like C/C++, Matlab, SAS, SPSS). Holders of a Master degree in a field similar to the doctoral programmemay waive some coursework with the approval of the Department Council. It is expected that all doctoral students (according to their previous graduate studies) complete a minimum of 30-42 ECTS in coursework at the University of Cyprus.
Pre-Dissertation Research: During the first summer of studies, students are expected to prepare a research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Students must complete the project by the third semester of studies and submit it for approval to a three-member faculty committee.
Comprehensive Examination: The comprehensive examination (taken at the latest by the end of the fifth semester in the doctoral programme) must cover the areas:o Major field of studyo MethodologyIn line with international practice, this requirement is fulfilled by three-hour exams in each of the following topics:o Financial Theory and Investmentso Financial Analysis and Capital Market Researcho Futures and Optionso Econometrics
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Admission Requirements:
Generally, applicants for admission at Ph.D. level must hold a Master degree (or equivalent), awarded by a recognized University, in a subject related to their proposed field of study; alternatively, they must show evidence of their ability to conduct research. Although candidates need not have completed their degree at the time of application, they must have received it before they are allowed to commence the postgraduate programmes.
Application forms must be submitted to the Postgraduate Studies Coordinator of the relevant department by the 15th of April of each year for entry in the fall semester and by the 31st of October for entry in the spring semester. Applicants must have a University degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a University degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to submit an application form.
Applications should include the following:
* Application Form
* Two signed letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Some departments require three reference letters, so before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus to ascertain the required number of reference letters. The Department may request additional confidential information from the referees. You may also consult the department webside.
* Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
* Transcript/s as appropriate.
* Curriculum vitae
* A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.
Criteria for assessment of applicants:The criteria for assessment of postgraduate candidates are the following: * Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees.
* Letters of recommendation.
* Personal interview at the discretion of each department.
* Written examination at the discretion of each department.
* Other criteria set by each department.
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