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The 7th Annual Dauphine Finance PhD Workshop

 Sponsored by Labex Louis Bachelier and DRM Finance

June 19th, 2024

Paris, France

Past Programs: 2023   2022    2021     2020   2019   2018   

Workshop location : The workshop will be held in person at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL , Place du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 75016 Paris, France, on June 19th, 2024 .

About the workshop: The Annual Dauphine Finance PhD Workshop aims to bring together academics and industry professionals to discuss unpublished research work which is presented by young researchers from all over the world. The goal of this event is to promote advanced PhD research, foster networking among the participants, and provide a unique opportunity for young researchers as they build collaborations in the early stages of their career. The workshop helps PhD candidates prepare for the job market within a stimulating environment for discussion. 

Call for Papers: Advanced PhD students are invited to submit their papers for presentation to the 7th Annual Dauphine Finance PhD Workshop. We welcome submissions in all areas of Finance and Financial Economics, both theoretical and empirical.

Submission deadline: S ubmit your paper to [email protected] by April 7th , 202 4. The authors of the selected papers will be notified by May 7th , 202 4.

Registration: There is no registration fee. 

Organizers: 

Jérôme Dugast (Dauphine - PSL), Walid Faris (Dauphine - PSL), Evgenia Passari (Dauphine - PSL)

Scientific Committee: Gilles Chemla (Imperial College and CNRS) , Marie-Pierre Dargnies (Dauphine - PSL) , Serge Darolles (Dauphine - PSL), Jérôme Dugast (Dauphine - PSL) , Zoran Filipovic (Dauphine - PSL) , Mattia Girotti (Dauphine - PSL), Carole Gresse (Dauphine - PSL), Juan Imbet (Dauphine - PSL) , Marie-Aude Laguna (Dauphine - PSL) , Gaëlle Le Fol (Dauphine - PSL), Thomas Marta (Wilfried Laurier University), Tamara Nefedova (ESCP) , Evgenia Passari (Dauphine - PSL), Veronika Selezneva (Dauphine - PSL), Vincent Tena (Dauphine - PSL) , Marius Zoican (University of Toronto).

Contact: [email protected]

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PhD Program

When preparing for their doctoral research, PhD students are required to attend all of the courses and activities included in the programme of the Paris-Dauphine Doctoral School of Management.  The presence of visiting professors may open up the opportunity of ad hoc training for the students of Edogest.

In 1st year (D1), the PhD programme includes cross-disciplinary elementary courses focusing on the epistemology and methodology of management research. In 2nd year (D2), PhD students are asked to choose a research seminar in connection with their thesis subject, either at Paris-Dauphine University within the framework of existing Research Master’s programmes, or in other universities/institutions. The 3rd year (D3) is devoted to thesis writing.

Objectives of the PhD Programme

Edogest proposes a real PhD programme whose purpose is to:

• Strengthen support to PhD students and improve their works, as much in terms of quality as of completion time
• Develop the publications of PhD students during the thesis preparation process.

Content of the PhD Programme

The PhD programme consists of a common-core syllabus (D1), a specialisation seminar (D2), a research work status seminar (D1, D2, D3), as well as an optional writing workshop (D2, D3).

First-Year Programme (D1)

Common-core syllabus (100 hours) Epistemology & Research Design (30 hours): Coordinator: Prof. Anne PEZET – 14th-18th January 2008 Epistemology of Action, Research Practices, Research Design… Qualitative Methods (30 hours): Coordinator: Prof. Pierre ROMELAER – 17th-21st March 2008 Overview of Qualitative Methods, Historical Research Methods, Semiotic Methods, Interview Dynamics, Co-Constructed Interview, Ethnographical Methods & Life Narrative, Focus Group, Content Analysis in the Construction of Research, Action Research. Quantitative Methods (30 hours): Coordinator: Prof. Denis DARPY – 8th-9th April 2008 – 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2008 Quantitative Research Design, Anova & Experimentation, Measurement Scales, Test of Mediator & Moderator Variables, Use of Situations in Management Science, Structural Models & PLS, Event Analysis Method, Logistic Regression. 4 compulsory seminars per course option (possible exemption for those students who already attended these seminars). Marketing & Strategy: •      Marketing Theory •      Consumer Behaviour •      Strategic Management II •      Strategic Marketing II Finance: Students are required to choose three courses among the following core subjects: •      Mathematical Finance & Arbitrage Theory •      Asset Management •      Financial Econometrics •      Corporate Finance As well as one seminar among the following: •      Market Microstructure •      Financial Markets & the Macro-Economy •      Empirical & Behavioural Corporate Finance Accounting/Audit: •      Auditing Concepts •      Financial Accounting Research Trends •      Audit Research Trends •      Accounting History Human Resources Organisation/Management: •      Organisational Theories •      Business Policy Theoretical Bases •      Social Science & General Management •      Systems Theory & Information Systems Information Systems: •      Management & Information Technology  •      Design Research •      Information System & ICT Research •      Strategy & ICT Research

Second-Year Programme (D2)

Optional Seminar (20 hours) Upon the thesis supervisor’s opinion, PhD students are required to choose one among the range of existing Paris-Dauphine 2nd-year Research Master’s seminars (cf. the eight proposed 2nd-year Research Master’s programmes). This seminar must satisfy the PhD students’ specialisation needs in epistemological, methodological, or thematic terms. Examples: Game Theory, Industrial Economics, Social Network Analyses, Behavioural Decision Theory, Corporate Finance, Sociology of Innovation, Cross-Cultural Management, Information Systems, etc. These seminars may also be attended in other universities or institutions (EHESS, Insead, Paris X…).

Research Work Status Seminars During their thesis years, PhD students are required to attend these compulsory seminars organised by the research laboratories to which they belong. At least once a year during their course of study, PhD students will be asked to present the progress of their work in front of two professors from their research centre (among whom their thesis supervisor). PhD students may further consult “resource” persons (in Econometrics, Data Analysis, Scales, Qualitative Methods) within the framework of their research work.

Writing workshop (optional) This non-compulsory seminar is open to all PhD students and teachers/researchers of “Dauphine Recherche en Management” and Edogest who wish to progress in the publication of contributions in peer-reviewed journals (cf. next page/“writing workshops”).

Modes of Assessment

The PhD students’ regular attendance at each seminar is controlled and assessed on a “pass or fail” basis. Students will obtain their PhD provided they have attended all compulsory doctoral seminars. Schedule: 1.    As regards the common-core syllabus (D1), three weeks are successively reserved in January, March and May, during the first year of thesis work, with the possible intervention of English-speaking visiting professors. The optional seminar (D2) follows the schedule of the various Research Master’s programmes concerned.   2.   Research work status seminars (D1, D2, D3) are organised by each research centre.

Executive PhD

Practical relevance and academic rigour

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Training program overview

A research training program for managers experienced in business.

The Executive PhD from Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, which is delivered in English and French, is a doctoral level executive program that provides training in applied research.

This training program for senior, experienced executives – who will be supported by an Executive PhD thesis supervisor – offers a unique opportunity to combine research training with practical application. The program has been designed so that executives can complete their studies in parallel with their professional career.

Our Executive PhD offers a wealth of opportunities for international participants on the program to share their experiences, with a wide variety of topics covered by the more than 100 theses that have been defended since the program was established.

Through writing an Executive PhD thesis, students will develop high-level capabilities, enabling them to translate a management problem related to areas such as Strategy, Management, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Information Systems, into a research problem.

They will explore and harness existing knowledge in the field of Organizational Sciences (Management, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, and so on), and they will design and implement an empirical study that will ultimately enable them to develop an original model for understanding and resolving that problem. The skills acquired through researching and writing the Executive PhD thesis are ones that students can apply to a wide range of situations.

Practical program information

Classes are organized in such a way as to enable participants to maintain a full-time professional role and fulfil their professional obligations.

Who is the program aimed at?

The Executive PhD program is aimed at experienced managers, senior international executives, directors and consultants based in France or in other countries, from a wide range of backgrounds including major industrial corporations and service organizations, banks, consulting firms, and education.

Participants are encouraged to draw on their real-world experience as part of this applied research training program, to understand and analyze a given topic, through which they will develop actionable managerial knowledge and skills.

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Program objectives

The Executive PhD from Dauphine-PSL is a challenging intellectual experience. The program duration is between 3 and 5 years, and gives new momentum to a professional career, enabling professionals to : 

• Gain more in-depth knowledge of a management-related subject in order to become an expert in it ;
• Prepare for a career change ;
• Become an international speaker or recognized expert on a particular subject area ;
• Contribute to the development of knowledge by writing scientific papers in the field of Organizational Sciences, as well as articles or books, for example.

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Advantages of the Dauphine-PSL Executive PhD

Université Paris Dauphine – PSL was the first university in France, and one of the first in Europe, to offer an Executive DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration), which it introduced in 2008. This program has now evolved to become the Executive PhD, which has been a proven success, with an average annual intake of 16 participants – more than half of whom are international participants – bringing with them a breadth of experience from a wide variety of industry sectors and functions. This level of diversity among the program participants means the Executive PhD offers a wealth of opportunities to share knowledge and experience.

    Capitalize on the dynamic momentum of the largest center for Management Research in France , which is certified by the CNRS: Dauphine Research in Management (DRM)

    The team of renowned research professors speaks to the quality of the content and support , one of the key factors that sets this program apart.

    An exceptional and stimulating learning environment, with a world-leading Economics and Management research library containing 60,000 books, as well as numerous databases.

• Dauphine-PSL is ranked among the top universities for Management Research , with 6 research centers (4 of which are affiliated with the CNRS), a doctoral school, more than 200 students pursuing a doctoral (PhD) thesis, 200 doctoral students, and more than 20 chairs, as well as research and teaching circles and initiatives.
• Dauphine-PSL is the leading management doctorate awarding institution in France for Finance, Marketing, Accounting Control & Audit, Organization, Strategy, and Information Systems. Indeed, several dozen doctoral theses have been awarded national or international prizes over the last 10 years.
• The PSL Excellence Initiative , which led to the creation of the PSL Research University ("Paris Sciences et Lettres"), of which Dauphine-PSL is a founding member, aims to further establish PSL as a world-class research university. In 2021, PSL was ranked 38th in the Shanghai rankings, 21st in the CWUR, 2nd in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings, and 44th in the QS World University Rankings.
• • Since 2020, the AIMS (International Association of Strategic Management) has awarded the annual  "EDBA Thesis Prize" for professionally-oriented doctoral work . For the 2nd year running, this prize has been awarded to a graduate of the Dauphine-PSL Executive PhD program.

    A spirit of collaboration to promote the development and implementation of research projects .

    Located in the heart of Paris and Europe , making it easily accessible for international students.

What the Dauphine-PSL Executive PhD has given them

Deep understanding of contemporary management issues

Engaged scholarship at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL will help executives excel with deep understanding of contemporary management issues and continuous dedication and excellence in their practice without a pause.

Daniel Shin (South Korea)

Head of Corporate development, MCM WORLDWIDE

Life changing

The Executive DBA program is life changing. I owe it to a wonderful scholars in Dauphine-PSL. They had an important role play in shaping my research development to suit my profession in Oil and Gas which helped me to boost my career and help to reach regional managerial level in timely manner.

Mahmoud ElKady (Koweit)

Northern Middle East Sales & Commercial Manager, SCHLUMBERGER

Reflect on the situations and challenges you face in professional life

The Dauphine-PSL EDBA program gave me an opportunity to stop and reflect on the situations and challenges you face in professional life, learn from academics as well as my cohort members, and develop my own thinking and understanding.

Kim HURTTA (Finland)

Consulting Director, GARTNER

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The bachelor’s degree at Paris Dauphine is a three-year program. The first two years provide a general background in Law, Economics, Management and Social Sciences. In their third year, students are asked to select one major.  The Management major is oriented towards corporate and organization management. Students learn the basic skills in the most important management areas: accounting, process management, corporate finance, marketing, human resource management, etc. The Finance Department provides a few courses in this major.

After their bachelor studies, students usually complete their specialization by entering a master program (M1). Students coming from Dauphine are required to complete successfully the course “Corporate Finance”, and one course between “Financial mathematics” and “Statistics applied to management”, in order to qualify for admission to the M1 Finance.