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A CHALLENGING PROGRAM
A unique doctoral program in Italy in the field of Money and Finance.
The Program offers:
- A structured curriculum: Four semesters of classes, plus one or two years to complete the doctoral dissertation;
- A prestigious faculty: Courses are taught by renowned Italian and foreign professors of proven teaching and research experience;
- Worldwide connections: The program networks the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy (NY), the University of Pennsylvania and the Reading University;
- An international and stimulating environment: The program enrols highly qualified students worldwide. English is the official language.
In past five years the Economics Faculty of Rome University “Tor Vergata” ranked first or second among among public Universities in Italy (Source: la Repubblica, Censis,).
The Program strongly relies on the synergy between theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of Money and Finance.
An ongoing student evaluation system provides critical information to improve the content and the structure of courses.
Students are granted the Doctorate Degree after successfully passing all exams and completing their dissertation.
STUDENTS
Up to 15 students are enrolled each year. Tuition fees are 7.500 euro per year for the first three years.
Scholarships are offered by the University of Rome Tor “Vergata” (4) and by the University Luiss “Guido Carli” (1)on the basis of merit to the most qualified and motivated students.
Tuition exemptions are offered by sponsors.
The announcement for the selection process is posted at:
http://www.uniroma2.it/dottorato/home.htm
by the end of May 2007.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
First year: Classes focus on quantitative methods, microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, econometrics and regulation.
Second year: Two fields of specialization are offered: “Asset Pricing” and “Money and Finance”.
Students choose their field of specialisation at the end of the first year.
Second-year students are also asked to attend the Ente “Luigi Einaudi” Monetary Economics seminars and the CEIS - Centre for International Studies on Economic Growth - Economics seminars organized at Rome University Tor Vergata.
Third year: Students are expected to complete their dissertation by the end of the third year. Motivated extensions may be granted upon careful evaluation.
DISSERTATION
Students are required to submit their dissertation project at the end of the third semester.
Third-year students are required to present a paper at the end of the first semester, in a public seminar, and a first draft of their dissertation by the end of the year. Students are supported and encouraged to spend part of their third year abroad.
While expected to complete their dissertation within the third year, students may request special permission to delay graduation for at most another year.
PLACEMENT
Doctorate graduates will be proficient in Corporate Finance, Asset Management and Financial and Monetary Policy.
Possible placement opportunities include: research departments, consulting firms, national and
international financial institutions, monetary institutions, and academic career.
Administrative location:
Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata" Facoltà di Economia
For any further information please contact:
Secretary's office:
phone +39 06.72595719 - 5725
fax. +39 06.2020500
e-mail
dottoratoEIMMF@economia.uniroma2.it
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