Professional doctorate Doctorate of Advanced Professional Studies in Applied Finance 2022
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Period
October 2022 - August 2025Language
Bilingue (Anglais/Mandarin)Registration
Registration deadline
30 April 2022Contribution to the SDGs
Objectives
- Sharpen and broaden skills in wealth management and sustainable finance
- Understand the current and future evolution of financial markets
- Becoming responsible investors who care about environmental and social challenges
- Face an increasingly competitive, globalised and uncertain world
Audience
Learning outcomes
By the end of this programme, the participants will:
- Master advanced conceptual and quantitative methods and have financial expertise, specifically in Sustainable Wealth Management
- Gain a deep understanding of banking, financial markets, as well as traditional, alternative, and sustainable investments
- Acquire evidence-based scientific research skills in the context of writing a professional doctoral thesis with academic integrity, focusing on some of the most innovative topics in Wealth Management and Sustainable Assets
- Develop advanced written and oral communication skills, in particular through the writing and defence of their dissertation in Applied Finance
Director(s)
Prof. Rajna GIBSON BRANDON, Geneva Finance Research Institute (GFRI), University of Geneva, Mr. Jun YAN, Director, China Global Philanthropy Institute (CGPI)
Coordinator(s)
ZHANG Na, China
Partnership
Prospective graduates will benefit from a solid knowledge in the fields of financial markets, international portfolio management, risk management, quantitative and qualitative methods of finance, along with analysis and modeling methods that will enable them to meet the challenges faced by companies in an increasingly uncertain and globalized environment.
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Key topic:
- Financial Market Microstructure, Banking and Financial Institutions, Investment, Financial Markets and Investment Strategy
This module aims to:
- Master the background, basic concepts and framework of Financial Market Investment
- Learn new pattern of financial regulation and industry investment
- Understand the cutting-edge development of financial technology and the investment prospect
- Develop capabilities to analyse financial market, evaluate investment strategies and make decisions
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Key topic:
- Corporate Innovation in High Technology Industry, Venture Capital, Angel investment
This module aims to:
- Establish a knowledge framework for high-tech industry venture capital
- Master quantitative and qualitative analysis research methods (incl. data analysis, theoretical analysis and empirical research)
- Understand the research frontier between high-tech industry venture capital market and angel investment
- Develop logical and analytical capabilities to judge the high-tech industry risk investment market
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The goal of the applied dissertation modules is to acquire evidence-based scientific research skills in the context of writing a professional doctoral thesis with academic integrity, focusing on some of the most innovative topics in Wealth Management and Sustainable Finance.
Assessment
Pedagogical method
- Interactive teaching methods and access to cutting-edge applied research.
- Real-data and real-time analytic tools supported by an intuitive online platform.
- Exchanges with both academics and practitioners.
- Study trip and networking opportunities.
- Research and writing of a professional doctoral thesis.
Diploma awarded
Admission criteria
To enter the programme, the following requirements must be met
- Hold at least a master’s degree from a university recognized by the University of Geneva
- Have a minimum of 5 years professional experience, or part-time equivalent, in banking, finance or related industries
- Be fluent in both English and Mandarin
Steering committee
- Prof. Rajna Gibson Brandon, Professor of Finance, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva, Co-Director of the DAPS and Managing Director of the GIWM
- Mr. Jun Yan, (严骏), President, China Global Philanthropy Institute, Co-Director of the DAPS
Scientific committee
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Prof. Rajna Gibson Brandon, Professor of Finance, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva, Co-Director of the DAPS and Managing Director of the GIWM
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Mr. Jun Yan, (严骏), President, China Global Philanthropy Institute, Co-Director of the DAPS
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Prof. Tony Berrada, Professor of Finance and Director, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva, Switzerland
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Prof. Weihua Ma (马蔚华), Professor and Chairman of the Board, China Global Philanthropy Institute, and Professor, Peking University and Tsinghua University
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Sponsored by
- Prof. Tony BERRADA, Professor of Finance, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. Inès CHAIEB, Professor of Finance, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Dr. Michel CROUHY, Founder and President, Natixis Foundation for Quantitative Research, Paris
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Ernst & Young team
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Prof. Dan GALAI, Dean, Abe Grey Emeritus Professor, Jerusalem Business School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Prof. Rajna GIBSON BRANDON, Programme Director, Professor of Finance and Deputy Director, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Dr. Michel GIRARDIN, Lecturer in Macro-Finance, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. Harald HAU, Professor of Economics & Finance and Director, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. Martin HOESLI, Professor of Finance, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. Philipp KRUEGGER, Professor of Responsible Finance, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. Olivier SCAILLET, Professor of Probability & Statistics and Deputy Director, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. TIAN Xuan, Assistant Dean and JD Capital Chair Professor of Finance, Tsinghua University, PBCSF
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Prof. Fabio TROJANI, Professor of Finance, University of Geneva, GFRI
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Prof. YANG Zhishu, Professor of Finance, Director, Department of Finance, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University
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Prof. YU Jianfeng, Jianshu Chair Professor of Finance, Tsinghua University, PBCSF
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Prof. ZHANG Xiaoyan, Xinyuan Chair Professor of Finance, Vice President of China National Institute of Finance, China National Institute of Finance, Tsinghua University, PBCSF
Wealth management is one of the world's leading industries in Switzerland. It is a rare and precious opportunity to study at the University of Geneva and to be exposed to the world's top wealth management institutions. The programme far exceeded my expectations, with over 100% satisfaction. It never occurred to me that at the age of over forty I would go back to my passionate self, the young one eager to study and progress. This is a very valuable life experience, it’s a forging process, and it increases self-discipline.”
(Ms. Jianyin Guo)
I thought the dissertation process was a highlight of the study programme. I learned a lot in the process of preparing for the paper. Professor Hoesli guided me step by step and helped me to take the paper to a level that I couldn’t believe I could get to.”
(Mr. Ruibin Chen)
Through this study programme, I have further improved my future prospects in finance and other related activities. I will consider problems from a more comprehensive perspective and make more accurate decisions.”
(Ms. Guoin Wang)
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