DOCTORATE IN FINANCE AND GLOBAL RISK ANALYSIS

The Doctorate in Finance and Global Risk Analysis is aimed at professionals with a postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree) who have a solid academic background and/or experience in areas related to economic, financial, strategic, technological, or institutional analysis. Applicants should have critical thinking skills, an interest in research, and a commitment to the rigorous study of complex phenomena in global contexts. Proficiency in English, digital tools, and data analysis skills are also valued.

• Professionals with a postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree) who have a solid academic background and/or professional experience in areas such as economic, financial, strategic, technological, or institutional analysis.

• Applicants with critical thinking skills, an interest in research, and a commitment to the rigorous study of complex phenomena in global contexts.

The main objective of this doctoral programme is to train doctoral graduates, researchers, and leaders with a high academic and professional level, capable of generating original, critical, and applied knowledge in the field of finance and global risk analysis. The programme seeks to develop competencies to anticipate, model, and manage complex financial, economic, and systemic risk scenarios through interdisciplinary, ethical, sustainable, and technologically advanced approaches.

• Develop advanced research skills to generate original, critical, and rigorous knowledge on financial, economic, and systemic phenomena in national and international contexts.

• Train experts capable of anticipating and modelling complex risks through quantitative methodologies, technological tools, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis.

• Strengthen strategic thinking and informed decision-making in financial and economic risk management, with an emphasis on sustainability, public ethics, and institutional resilience.

• Promote the formulation and evaluation of public policies and corporate strategies aimed at addressing global financial challenges such as volatility, climate change, inequality, and systemic crises.

• Promote interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the analysis of markets, financial instruments, regulation, and fiscal governance, integrating economics, technology, politics, and sustainability.

• Train leaders with a global vision who are capable of influencing public, private, and multilateral institutions through the design of viable, inclusive solutions adapted to the challenges of the 21st century.

• Foster professional ethics and social responsibility in financial research and practice, promoting transparency, equity, and a commitment to collective well-being and sustainable development.

Admission & Graduate Profile

Entry Profile

The Doctorate in Finance and Global Risk Analysis is aimed at professionals holding a Master’s degree with a solid academic background or experience in financial, economic, business, technological, or institutional fields. Applicants should demonstrate critical thinking skills, an interest in research, and the ability to use quantitative and digital tools to analyze financial phenomena and global risks.

Graduate Profile

Upon completion of the Doctorate, graduates will be able to conduct original and applied research, analyze and anticipate financial, economic, and systemic risks, and design evidence-based strategic solutions. They will be prepared for senior management, research, teaching, and consulting positions, integrating technological innovation, sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility into decision-making.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the Doctorate, graduates will be qualified to hold senior management, research, and strategic consulting positions, leading projects related to financial transformation, innovation in economic policy, and advanced governance in academic, public, and private sectors. They will be prepared to design, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary solutions that integrate technology, equity, financial inclusion, and sustainability, applying ethical principles, transparency, and social responsibility. They will also be able to work as lecturers, researchers, and specialized advisors in systemic risk, financial innovation, emerging markets, and evidence-based policies, contributing to the stability of global economic systems and institutional quality:

• Director of Financial Stability and Crisis Management

• Fintech and Cryptoasset Regulation Specialist

• Monetary and Macroeconomic Policy Advisor

• Sustainable Finance and ESG Coordinator

• Director of Systemic Financial Risk

• Senior Consultant in Quantitative and Predictive Models

• Chief Sustainable Investment Analyst (ESG)

• Financial Solutions Architect using Emerging Technologies

• University Researcher and Lecturer

• Founder of Fintech or Inclusive Finance Startups

• Financial Data Scientist

• Transparency and Anti-Corruption Systems Auditor

• Energy Transition and Climate Finance Consultant

• Director of Strategic Planning and Impact Assessment

Study Plan

• Total number of academic cycles in the study plan: 6 semesters

• Duration of each academic cycle: 22 weeks

• Weekly workload: 25 hours

• Total number of credits: 205

Academic Itinerary

Semester 1

Advising Phase I

Scientific Research Methodology

Semester 2

Advising Phase II

Introduction to Research Methods

Semester 3

Systemic Risk Analysis and Global Crises

Blockchain, Cryptoassets and the Digital Economy

Public Finance and Fiscal Governance

Elective I

(Choose from:

Fintech and Global Regulation

Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Dynamics

Financial Innovation Impact Assessment

Semester 4

Research Phase I

Findings and Actions of the Research

Semester 5

Research Phase II

Doctoral Dissertation Initiation Phase

Semester 6

Doctoral Dissertation Development

Doctoral Dissertation Project

Research Lines

Research Line 1. Systemic Financial Risk and Global Crisis Management
This research line examines the dynamics of risks that threaten the stability of the global financial system, such as banking crises, speculative bubbles, and macroeconomic shocks. It focuses on the analysis of financial interconnections, domino effects, and strategies for crisis prevention, mitigation, and recovery. Institutional resilience models and regulatory frameworks for disruptive scenarios are also studied.
Research Line 2. Financial Innovation, Fintech, Blockchain and Cryptoassets
This research line explores the transformative impact of emerging technologies on the financial sector, including fintech platforms, digital assets, smart contracts, and decentralized systems.
It analyzes their implications for financial inclusion, regulation, digital governance, and new business models. It promotes a critical understanding of their disruptive potential and systemic risks.
Research Line 3. Quantitative Models for Financial Forecasting and Emerging Markets
This research line focuses on the development and application of mathematical and statistical models to predict market behavior, asset prices, volatility, and financial risks. It integrates techniques such as econometrics, machine learning, and big data, with particular emphasis on emerging markets, where financial behavior patterns tend to be more volatile and less structured.
Research Line 4. Financial Sustainability, Green Finance and ESG
This research line addresses the integration of environmental, social, and governance criteria into financial decisions in order to promote responsible and sustainable investments. It examines instruments such as green bonds, ESG indicators, and frameworks for assessing financial and climate impacts. It promotes the analysis of climate risks, energy transitions, and ethical finance in global environments.
Research Line 5. Monetary Policy and Macroeconomic Stability
This research line examines the tools and effects of monetary policy on national and international economies, including inflation, interest rates, liquidity, and exchange rates. It analyzes their links with financial stability, fiscal governance, and central bank dynamics. This research line enables the assessment of macroeconomic scenarios and the development of strategic proposals for highly volatile contexts.
Research Line 6. Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making under Uncertainty
This research line examines how psychological, cognitive, and social factors influence individual and collective financial decisions, particularly under conditions of risk or ambiguity. It combines economic theories with insights from psychology and neuroscience to explain non-rational behavior in financial markets, investment, and consumption. This research line supports the design of more realistic and effective policies.