PhD PROGRAM

Entrepreneurship and Innovaton

XXXVII Cycle

The PhD Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation was established in 2017 through the joint effort of the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies (University of Naples “Parthenope”) and the Department of Economics (University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”).

Starting from the 36th cycle, the administrative headquarters of the PhD program has been based at the University of Naples “Parthenope”.

Research Topics
The PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation broadly focuses on all processes related to the creation and growth of new ventures, as well as the management of innovation projects within existing firms.

The program leverages the specialized expertise of both partner departments on the topics covered and benefits from a close synergy with the Excellence Project of the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies, as well as the initiatives promoted by the Department of Economics. The PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is both an international and an industrial doctoral program.


International PhD
Building upon the internationalization process initiated in previous cycles, starting from the 36th cycle, the PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation has strengthened its international partnerships through an agreement with the Spanish University of Castilla-La Mancha.


Industrial PhD
To further reinforce the relationship between academia and the business world in the fields of innovation management and entrepreneurship, the PhD program beginning this year includes a number of positions reserved for employees of companies engaged in innovation projects or processes, following the industrial PhD model.

Academic Year: 2021/2022
Program Type: PhD Program
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180
Start Date: November 1, 2021

PhD PROGRAM

PHD PROGRAM KEY FEATURES

Duration: 3 years

Start date: November 1, 2021

Administrative headquarters: Via Generale Parisi, 13 – Naples

Teaching locations:

  1. Department of Business and Quantitative Studies, Via Generale Parisi, 13 – 80132 Naples (NA)
  2. Department of Economics, Corso Gran Priorato di Malta – 81043 Capua (CE)

Language of instruction: Italian and English

Open to:

  • Italian and international applicants
  • Employees of partner companies

*Required qualification:
Applicants must hold a specialist/master’s degree, a four-year degree from a previous Italian academic system, or an equivalent qualification obtained at a foreign university.

*Admission:
Through participation in the official call for applications and successful completion of the selection process.

*Scholarships: Available

*Please refer to the official call for detailed information.

* Download the Call for Applications

Educational Objectives

The PhD program aims to develop the following skills and competencies

in its doctoral candidates:

  • Understanding the dynamics of business creation and growth,
    product and process innovation, business model transformation, management
    of innovation processes (including those linked to new technologies), and the development and adoption of innovative financial tools — along with a solid mastery of related research methods.
  • Designing and conducting original research projects that address real-world business challenges using advanced scientific methodologies.
  • Producing original research that expands the frontiers of knowledge and qualifies
    for publication in reputable national or international
    scientific journals.
  • Producing original research that expands the frontiers of knowledge and qualifies for publication in reputable national or international
    scientific journals.
  • Critically analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing complex and innovative ideas relevant to multidimensional phenomena such as entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Communicating effectively with academic, professional, entrepreneurial, managerial, and policy-making
    communities, both public and private.

Promoting methodological,

social, and cultural progress within academic
and business environments.
The program combines theoretical knowledge with qualitative and quantitative
research methodologies essential for designing and developing studies in the field of economic and social

sciences.
Teaching activities are organized jointly by the partner universities, leveraging their respective scientific expertise. Courses are structured into modules, each coordinated by a faculty member responsible for:
defining the course content and learning outcomes (through a syllabus),
organizing the lessons,

outlining evaluation methods,

and providing supporting readings and learning materials. Teaching methods are designed
To encourage active learning,

adopting innovative approaches such as:
participatory lectures, flipped learning,
TEAL (Technology-Enhanced Active Learning),simulations

classroom presentations, and mentoring sessions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the PhD program will be prepared for a range of professional and academic paths, including:

  • Managerial careers in innovative companies or organizations engaged in
    technological development projects;
  • Business and management consulting focused on innovation and organizational transformation;
  • Professional roles within public or private institutions supporting entrepreneurship, start-up creation, and business acceleration (e.g., development agencies, incubators, accelerators);
  • Participation in the creation of innovative start-ups;
  • Academic or research careers in national or international institutions specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation studies.

Throughout the program, a series of mentoring and professional development activities are planned in
close collaboration with entrepreneurs, managers, consultants, and researchers.
These initiatives aim to:

  • Facilitate the transition from academia to professional opportunities;
  • Orient learning processes toward the development of knowledge and competencies aligned with
    evolving labor market needs.

PROGRAM

COURSE


HOURS


CFU


ECTS


Syllabus


Epistemology of Business Sciences
30
5
I
Quantitative Methodologies
48
8
I
Qualitative Methodologies
42
7
I
Entrepreneurship (Basic Course)
30
5
II
Theories of Innovation
30
5
II
Cross-Cultural Entrepreneurship & Innovation
30
5
II
Business-Market Relations: Frontiers of Innovation
18
3
II
Frontiers of Innovation: ICT and Digital Change
12
2
II
TOTAL COURSES – YEAR I
240
40
7 seminar days
/
14
Papers and Publications
/
6
TOTAL ECTS
/
60
4 hours of classroom teaching correspond to 1 ECTS
/

COURSE


HOURS


CFU


ECTS


Syllabus


Quantitative Methodologies (Advanced Course) – Module 1: Research Synthesis
Module 1 Research Synthesis
24
4
3
I
Writing and Publishing (including English module)
18
4
I
Analysis of Business Forms
30
5
I
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Frontiers
24
4
I
Finance for Innovation
30
5
II
Strategy and Marketing for Innovation
30
5
II
Qualitative Methodologies (Advanced Course)
24
4
II
TOTAL COURSES – YEAR II
180
34
8 seminar days
/
16
Paper presentations, publications, research stays, participation in research methodology schools
/
10
TOTAL ECTS
/
60
4 hours of classroom teaching correspond to 1 ECTS
/
COURSE


HOURS


ECTS


Semester


Syllabus


Paper presentations, publications, research stays, participation in research methodology schools
60

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Michele SIMONI

University of Naples “Parthenope”

Email: michele.simoni@uniparthenope.it

Rosa CAIAZZA | University of Naples Parthenope
Francesco CALZA | University of Naples Parthenope
Francesco CAMPANELLA | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Chiara CANNAVALE | University of Naples Parthenope

Laura CASTALDI | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Corrado CUCCURULLO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Ernesto DE NITO | University of Salerno
Marco FERRETTI | University of Naples Parthenope
Francesco GANGI | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Francesco IZZO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Marcello MARTINEZ | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Barbara MASIELLO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Diego MATRICANO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Antonio MELES | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Nicola MOSCARIELLO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Luigi MOSCHERA | University of Naples Parthenope
Mario MUSTILLI | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Maria Rosaria NAPOLITANO | University of Naples Parthenope
Adele PARMENTOLA | University of Naples Parthenope
Mario PEZZILLO IACONO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Paolo POPOLI | University of Naples Parthenope

Marcello RISITANO | University of Naples Parthenope
Gabriele SAMPAGNARO |University of Naples Parthenope
Debora SARNO | University of Naples Parthenope
Francesco SCHIAVONE | University of Naples Parthenope
Mario SORRENTINO | University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Mariapina TRUNFIO | University of Naples Parthenope
Ilaria TUTORE | University of Naples Parthenope
Vincenzo VERDOLIVA | University of Naples Parthenope

Foreign Universities

Christoph BARMEYER | University of Passau
Mario Javier DONATE-MANZANARES | University of Castilla La Mancha
Martine HLADY-RISPAL | University of Limoges
Blandine LAPERCHE | University Littoral Côte D’Opale
Manuel VILLASALERO | University of Castilla La Mancha

Recommended Readings

Evaluation Results of Qualifications and Exams

Via Generale Parisi, 13 – 80132 Napoli

Email: direzione.disaq@uniparthenope.it
CERTIFIED MAIL: disaq@pec.uniparthenope.it

www.disaq.uniparthenope.it

PhD Office Location:

Palazzo Pacanowski – Via Generale Parisi, 13 – 80132 Naples, Italy