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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/PhD in Finance

PhD in Finance

PhDDoctoralBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

A 60-credit AACSB-accredited research doctorate (48 credits coursework + 30-credit dissertation) with a dual-degree partnership with the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. Prepares graduates for distinguished academic and research careers.

Course Highlights

  • Dual-degree option with the University of South Carolina (UoSC), a top US public research school
  • 9 credits of business-research core plus 9 credits of finance theory
  • 12 credits of finance research electives and a 30-credit dissertation
  • Trains scholars for academic and high-level research careers

What You'll Study

A research doctorate of coursework, qualifying and comprehensive examinations and a 30-credit dissertation, with an optional dual-PhD pathway with the University of South Carolina (Darla Moore School of Business).

Business Core (9 credits)

  • BUS 701 Philosophical Foundations of Business Research3 credits
  • BUS 703 Advanced Applied Econometrics3 credits
  • BUS 704 Applied Time Series Analysis3 credits

Required Courses in Finance (9 credits)

  • FIN 711 Finance Theory3 credits
  • FIN 713 Advanced Topics in Financial Markets and Institutions3 credits
  • FIN 714 Empirical Research Methods in Finance: Asset Pricing3 credits

Finance Research Electives (minimum 12 credits)

  • FIN 712 Contemporary Issues in Financial Research3 credits
  • FIN 715 Advanced Corporate Finance Research3 credits
  • FIN 721 Seminar in International Finance3 credits
  • FIN 722 Corporate Restructuring and Reorganization3 credits
  • FIN 723 Advanced Topics in Corporate Governance and Compensation3 credits
  • FIN 724 Advanced Portfolio Management and Investments3 credits
  • FIN 725 Seminar in Financial Risk Management3 credits

Examinations & Dissertation (30 credits)

  • FIN 791 Comprehensive Examination0 credits
  • FIN 799 Dissertation30 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (or exceptional direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50). Applicants submit three reference letters, a CV and a statement of purpose.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.

Careers

Graduates pursue academic faculty positions and advanced research roles in finance at universities, central banks and financial institutions.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Finance

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's degree with CGPA 3.00/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's at CGPA 3.50), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; up to 15 credits of bridging courses may be required

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 82,200/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.

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