The Accounting and Finance, PhD at the University of Greenwich is designed for ambitious researchers who wish to make an original contribution to knowledge within the complex global financial landscape. You will engage in a rigorous and critical exploration of specialized topics, ranging from corporate finance and banking to ESG disclosures, fintech, and management control. This postgraduate research degree is ideal if you are seeking to master the methodologies required to analyse quantitative and qualitative data effectively. By joining our research community, you will address contemporary challenges in regulation, governance, and accountability under the guidance of expert supervisors.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, your experience will centre on independent research supported by the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). You will participate in mandatory and elective sessions, seminars, and workshops designed to sharpen your advanced research skills while working alongside an experienced supervisory team. Throughout your studies, you will develop the expertise necessary to produce a substantial piece of original work in your chosen field. Upon graduation, you will be well-positioned to pursue high-level professional pathways in academia, financial consultancy, policy development, and senior roles within international financial institutions.