PhD in 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
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.