PhD Finance Integrated in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

Discover solutions for real-world challenges encountered by market professionals and policymakers. Develop into a proficient research practitioner equipped with diverse advanced skills to tackle global issues. This integrated PhD program prepares you to actively participate in and influence socioeconomic policies. Key focus areas include innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage policies, education systems, and development strategies.

You'll collaborate with researchers possessing robust academic credentials. Many bring substantial industry expertise from leadership positions in premier investment banks, hedge funds, and related sectors. Our research primarily operates within two specialized groups:

The interdisciplinary Business Finance Research Group examines corporate finance and governance across public and private enterprises, including the functions of private equity firms, banking institutions, and financial intermediaries. Their publications cover financial misconduct, banking regulations, startup financing, and corporate finance during global economic disruptions.
The Quantitative FinTech (QFin) research team comprises specialists in quantitative financial analysis, financial technology, and sustainable finance. This group partners with corporate entities on research projects addressing critical challenges in international financial markets.