BUSINESS AND LAW. Institutions and business: value, rules and social responsibility

EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The PhD Programme in "Business and Law" aims at integrating the tools of economics analysis with the legal methodology through an inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary approach. The purpose of the PhD Programme is to provide doctoral students with an in-depth understanding of the ongoing transformations within complex contexts in where both public accountability, and corporate responsibility in the marketplace intersect. It also aims at enabling them to contribute to innovative governance processes that promote social well-being and sustainability. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A Ph.D. graduate gains knowledge and understanding to fill high-level research and managerial positions both in academia and corporations, as well as in other private or public institutions, national and international. They can take on roles in public and private organizations, service sector companies, including financial services and utilities, industrial sector companies, and public administration offices that require interdisciplinary legal and business skills .

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The PhD Programme is a third level study programme, accessible by holders of a University Degree achieved in Italy (Italian Laurea Specialistica o Laurea Magistrale) or a University Degree granted in Italy according to the Italian academic system prior to Ministerial Decree 509/1999, amended by the Ministerial Decree 270/2004. It is also accessible by holders of a Degree granted by a foreign University which is equivalent to an Advanced Degree (Italian Laurea Specialistica) or Master Degree (Italian Laurea Magistrale) or any equivalent (for duration and content) academic Master Degree.
At the end of the training and research programme, after passing the final exam, students will be awarded with the title of Doctor of Philosophy ("PhD").

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Rules for students

PROGRAM OF THE COURSE OF STUDY

The PhD Programme is structured in three years:

1. First year
   The first year is mainly dedicated to taking courses, seminars and examinations. During this period, the topic of the PhD thesis must be defined.

2. Second year
   In the second year, in addition to completing courses, seminars, and taking examinations it is strongly recommended that PhD students undertake a research and study period abroad of at least three months. This allows students to start working on the PhD thesis in cooperation with foreign scholars and to attend seminars and conferences organised by foreign institutions.

3. Third year

The third year is primarily dedicated to the PhD thesis.

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