Financial Management
You’ll develop advanced analytical and research-driven problem-solving skills to critically evaluate, innovate, and implement sophisticated financial management strategies. This program prepares you to contribute original research, shape financial policies, and drive meaningful impact in the global financial landscape.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Financial Management at the PhD level delves into advanced research on how financial strategies influence corporate decision-making, risk assessment, and global economic stability. At Lisburn University, our program explores the intersection of financial analytics, investment theory, and emerging economic trends to develop groundbreaking financial models and strategies.
In a research seminar, you might analyze a multinational corporation’s financial structure, deconstructing its capital allocation, risk management, and strategic investment decisions. You and your peers critically evaluate its efficiency, ethical considerations, and long-term financial sustainability. Then, through independent research, you contribute to the field by developing innovative financial frameworks and methodologies that address real-world economic and financial challenges.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our PhD program in Financial Management pursue advanced careers in academia, research, and industry leadership. They hold positions as university professors, financial analysts, investment strategists, risk management consultants, and chief financial officers. Many contribute to cutting-edge research in corporate finance, financial modeling, and economic policy, shaping industry standards and best practices across global markets.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced understanding of how financial management influences corporate decision-making, economic stability, and investment strategies in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply sophisticated research methodologies, quantitative financial models, and data-driven analytical tools to assess market trends, risk management strategies, and the effectiveness of financial policies in complex economic environments.
Demonstrate expertise in evaluating the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in financial management, contributing original research to advance the field. Be prepared to leverage this knowledge to develop ethical, sustainable, and innovative financial solutions that drive long-term economic growth and stability.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Theories | 5 | FINM 701 |
| Corporate Finance and Valuation | 5 | FINM 702 |
| Research Methodologies in Finance | 5 | FINM 703 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management and Financial Derivatives | 5 | FINM 710 |
| Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis | 5 | FINM 711 |
| Ethical & Regulatory Issues in Financial Management | 5 | FINM 712 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Data Analytics and Modeling | 5 | FINM 720 |
| Global Financial Markets and Institutions | 5 | FINM 721 |
| Behavioral Finance and Decision Making | 5 | FINM 722 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation & Thesis Research | 10 | FINM 799 |
| Publication and Peer Review Process | 5 | FINM 730 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 60 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
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