Towards a new PhD Curriculum for Digital Finance

Baals, Lennart John; Osterrieder, Jörg Robert; Hadji Misheva, Branka; Liu, Yiting (2024). Towards a new PhD Curriculum for Digital Finance Open Research Europe, 4(7), pp. 1-16. F1000 Research 10.12688/openreseurope.16513.1

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The rapidly evolving field of Digital Finance necessitates a new, interdisciplinary approach to doctoral training. This manuscript presents a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip early-stage researchers with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the complexities of modern finance. The curriculum is structured around four pillars: Training through Research and Mandatory Scientific Training, Advanced Scientific Training, Transferable Skills Training, and Training through Secondments. Together, these pillars provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and soft skills. The program also emphasizes international collaboration through conferences and offers online courses for accessibility and sustainability. By addressing key challenges such as data quality, deployment of complex models, trust in AI-supported products, and labor shortages, the program aims to foster innovation and competitiveness in the European Finance industry. The curriculum's alignment with the European Digital Finance Package and integration with leading institutions ensures its relevance and potential for significant impact.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

Business School > Institute for Applied Data Science & Finance
Business School > Institute for Applied Data Science & Finance > Finance, Accounting and Tax
Business School

Name:

Baals, Lennart John;
Osterrieder, Jörg Robert0000-0003-0189-8636;
Hadji Misheva, Branka and
Liu, Yiting0009-0006-9554-8205

Subjects:

H Social Sciences > HG Finance

ISSN:

2732-5121

Publisher:

F1000 Research

Funders:

[UNSPECIFIED] COST Action ; [7] Swiss National Science Foundation ; [UNSPECIFIED] European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program

Language:

English

Submitter:

Yiting Liu

Date Deposited:

06 Aug 2024 14:55

Last Modified:

06 Aug 2024 14:55

Publisher DOI:

10.12688/openreseurope.16513.1

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Uncontrolled Keywords:

Digital Finance Artificial Intelligence (AI) Blockchain Technology Sustainable Finance Financial Education and Training

ARBOR DOI:

10.24451/arbor.22019

URI:

https://arbor.bfh.ch/id/eprint/22019

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