Entrepreneurship and Innovaton XXXIX Ciclo - Innovation Hub

PhD PROGRAM

Entrepreneurship and Innovaton

XXXIX Cycle

The PhD 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 XXXVI cycle, the administrative headquarters of the PhD is at the University of Naples Parthenope.

Overview

The PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation broadly addresses all processes related to the creation and development of new ventures, as well as the management of innovation projects within existing companies.

It builds upon the specialized expertise of the two partner departments in the program’s thematic areas, and benefits from close synergy with the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies’ Excellence Project and the initiatives promoted by the Department of Economics.

The program is characterized by a strong international orientation and close collaboration with the business world.

Doctoral candidates are encouraged to carry out part of their research activities at foreign universities or research institutions.

To strengthen the connection between academia and industry on topics related to innovation management and entrepreneurship, each PhD cycle reserves specific positions for employees of companies engaged in innovation projects or processes, following the industrial PhD model.

Academic Year: 2023/2024
Program Type: PhD Program
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180
Start Date: To be defined

Previous cycles:

XXXVI Cycle
XXXVII Cycle
XXXVIII Cycle

PhD PROGRAM

PHD PROGRAM KEY FEATURES

Duration: 3 years

Start date: To be defined

Administrative headquarters: Via Generale Parisi, 13 – Naples

Teaching locations:

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

Languages: Italian and English

Eligible applicants:

Italian and international candidates
Employees of partner companies

Required qualification:
Master’s degree or equivalent (specialistica/magistrale) or a four-year degree under previous systems, or an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad.

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

Scholarships: yes

*Please consult the official call for detailed information.

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The PhD aims to develop
the following competencies among candidates:

The ability to understand the dynamics of business creation and growth,
innovation in products, processes, and business models, management and organization of innovation processes
including those linked to new technologies and the development and use of innovative financial tools, along with mastery of related research methods.
The ability to design and implement research projects that address real business problems using the most advanced scientific methodologies.
Capacità di elaborare una ricerca originale che ampli la frontiera della conoscenza, fornendo un
The capacity to produce original research that extends the frontiers of knowledge and qualifies for publication in reputable national or international scientific
internazionale;
The ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and synthesize new and complex ideas applicable to multidimensional phenomena such as entrepreneurship and
innovation;
The capacity to effectively communicate with scientific, professional, business, and policymaking communities;
The ability to promote methodological, social, or cultural advancement within
academic and entrepreneurial contexts.

The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies relevant
methodologies relevant
to the economic and social sciences.

Courses are jointly delivered by
based on their respective scientific expertise.
Each course is structured into
teaching modules
with a designated faculty coordinator responsible for course
design, learning outcomes, content, evaluation methods, and supporting readings.
learning outcomes

learning outcomes, content, evaluation methods, and supporting readings.
and supporting readings.
Teaching methods
active learning through innovative approaches promote such as participatory lectures, flipped learning,
such as participatory lectures, flipped learning,
TEAL (Technology-Enhanced Active Learning), simulations, teamwork, project work, virtual learning environments, gamification, presentations, and mentoring.
presentazioni e esposizioni in aula, menthoring.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PhD graduates will be prepared for a wide range of professional paths, including:

Managerial careers in innovative companies or organizations engaged
in technological development projects;
Consulting in business and innovation management;
Roles in public or private entities that promote and support entrepreneurship, start-up creation, and development (e.g., development agencies, incubators, accelerators);
Participation in the creation of innovative start-ups;
Academic and research careers in national and international institutions focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Throughout the program, participants engage in activities closely connected with entrepreneurs,
managers, consultants, and researchers to:

Facilitate the transition to post-PhD career opportunities;
Align learning pathways with the skills and knowledge required across
different professional fields.

PLAN

First Year

Courses	Hours
Research perspectives in entrepreneurship and innovation	20
Frontiers in approaches, strategies, and processes for entrepreneurial project management and startup creation	20
Frontiers in approaches, strategies, and models for innovation management	20

Other Didactic Activities (Seminars, Laboratory and Research Activities, Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, and Transdisciplinary Training)

Activty	Description	Hours
Laboratory: Research Design	This laboratory aims to help PhD students design a research project by exploring different epistemological approaches. Alternative approaches will be tested and compared during the sessions.	16
Laboratory: Writing a Systematic Literature Review	This laboratory focuses on teaching PhD students how to use bibliometric analysis software and write a literature review based on its findings.	12
Laboratory: Writing a Quantitative Paper	This laboratory guides PhD students in querying major databases, conducting surveys, using statistical software, and structuring results into a quantitative research paper.	20
Laboratory: Writing a Qualitative Case Study	Through direct field interaction with companies, this laboratory trains PhD students in qualitative data collection via interviews and corporate material analysis, using coding software, and drafting qualitative case studies.	20
Laboratory: Conducting Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence	This laboratory allows PhD students to experiment with new research methodologies based on AI-powered tools.	12
Workshop: Publishing Strategies	This workshop helps PhD students learn effective publishing strategies through targeted meetings with editors from international academic journals.	8
Online Seminars: Nature Master Class	A series of online seminars delivered by the international group Nature Research, aimed at deepening knowledge on research project design, organization, management, and dissemination strategies.
IT Skills Development	The PhD program offers interactive labs based on experiential learning approaches, focusing on training in specialized software applications.

Second Year

Courses	Hours
Frontiers in Financial Management of Innovation Projects and Startup Creation	20
Frontiers in the Organization of Innovation Projects and Startup Creation	20
Frontiers in the Administration and Control of Innovation Projects and Startup Creation	20

Other Didactic Activities (Seminars, Laboratory and Research Activities, Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, and Transdisciplinary Training)

Activty	Description	Hours
Laboratory: Leadership and Team Building	This laboratory aims to help PhD students develop teamwork skills in diverse disciplinary and cultural contexts.	16
Workshop: Writing Research Projects for Competitive Grants	This workshop allows PhD students to practice drafting research proposals that meet the requirements of national and EU competitive funding calls.	20
Workshop: Managing and Reporting Complex Research Projects	Through simulations, this workshop provides PhD students with hands-on experience in structuring, managing, and reporting complex research projects.	16
Laboratory: Communicating Research and Pitching Ideas	This laboratory enhances PhD students’ ability to effectively communicate their research findings and present innovative ideas concisely through pitching techniques.	16
Online Seminars: Nature Master Class	A series of online seminars delivered by the international group Nature Research, aimed at deepening knowledge on research project design, organization, management, and dissemination strategies.
IT Skills Development	The PhD program offers interactive labs based on experiential learning approaches, focusing on training in specialized software applications.

Third Year

Courses
Thesis presentations, Publications, International Research Mobility, Participation in research methodology schools

OTHER INFO

PhD Program Coordinator

Michele SIMONI

University of Naples “Parthenope”

Email: michele.simoni@uniparthenope.it

Academic Board

Rosa Caiazza | University of Naples Parthenope

Francesco CALZA | University of Naples Parthenope
Francesco CAMPANELLA | Università degli Studi della 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”
Antonella GAROFANO | 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
Cecilia PASQUINELLI | 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

International Universities

Christoph BARMEYER | University of Passau
Mario Javier Donate-Manzanares | University of Castilla-La Mancha
Martine Hlady-Rispal | University of Limoges
Blandine Laperche | University of Littoral Côte d’Opale

Manuel Villasalero | University of Castilla-La Mancha

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