The PhD programme pursues a set of educational objectives articulated through activities aimed at developing the following competencies in doctoral candidates:
The ability to understand the dynamics underlying firm creation and growth; product, process, and business model innovation; the management and organization of innovation processes—also in connection with new technologies; the development and adoption of innovative financial instruments; as well as a solid command of the related research methodologies.
The ability to conceive, design, and implement a research project aimed at addressing real-world problems faced by firms and organizations, drawing on the most advanced scientific methodologies.
The ability to conduct original research that extends the frontiers of knowledge and provides a contribution worthy of publication in nationally or internationally recognized scientific outlets.
The ability to critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesize new and complex ideas suitable for the examination of multidimensional phenomena such as entrepreneurship and innovation.
The ability to communicate effectively with scientific, professional, entrepreneurial, and managerial communities, as well as with public and private policymakers.
The ability to promote methodological, social, or cultural advancement in both academic and entrepreneurial contexts.
The programme includes the acquisition of both theoretical knowledge and appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies instrumental to the design and development of research in the field of economic and social sciences.
The educational framework is structured through teaching activities delivered in collaboration among the partner universities, according to their respective areas of scientific expertise. Courses are organised into teaching modules. Each course is overseen by a faculty member responsible for the design of the course content and the organisation of teaching activities. A detailed syllabus will outline the intended learning outcomes, the content delivered in each module and lesson, the responsibilities associated with the individual modules, assessment methods, as well as recommended and supplementary readings supporting the learning pathway.
The modules will be delivered through teaching settings that foster active learning among doctoral candidates. Accordingly, the teaching plan will adopt innovative approaches and techniques, including participatory lectures, flipped learning, the TEAL (Technology-Enabled Active Learning) method, simulations, teamwork, project work, virtual learning environments, gamification, in-class presentations, and mentoring.
