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Doctorate of Advanced Professional Studies in Applied Finance

Overview

The Doctorate of Advanced Professional Studies in Applied Finance is a three-year, high-level executive program designed to train entrepreneurs, investors, and senior managers in analyzing, anticipating, and conducting scientifically applied research in the field of asset management. The program aims to provide participants with advanced knowledge in financial markets, international portfolio management, risk management, and quantitative and qualitative methods of finance.

Objectives

• Sharpen and broaden skills in wealth management and sustainable finance
• Understand the current and future evolution of financial markets
• Become responsible investors who care about environmental and social challenges
• Face an increasingly competitive, globalized, and uncertain world

Audience

The program is designed for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, senior executives, public officials, and managers who want to learn about the latest academic and professional advances in finance. Participants should want to understand and develop wealth management strategies that will consolidate their clients' prosperity while maintaining their sense of purpose.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will:

• Master advanced conceptual and quantitative methods and have financial expertise, specifically in Sustainable Wealth Management
• Gain a deep understanding of banking, financial markets, as well as traditional, alternative, and sustainable investments
• Acquire evidence-based scientific research skills in the context of writing a professional doctoral thesis with academic integrity, focusing on some of the most innovative topics in Wealth Management and Sustainable Assets
• Develop advanced written and oral communication skills, in particular through the writing and defense of their dissertation in Applied Finance

Diploma Awarded

The Doctorate of Advanced Professional Studies in Applied Finance with Specialization in Sustainable Assets and Wealth Management is awarded by the Geneva Finance Research Institute of the University of Geneva. It is awarded to participants who meet the program's assessment requirements and have fully paid their tuition fees.

Registration

Registration Deadline

30 June 2024

Admission Criteria

To enter the program, the following requirements must be met:

• Hold at least a master's degree from a university recognized by the University of Geneva
• Have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, or part-time equivalent, in banking, finance, or related industries
• Be fluent in both English and Mandarin

Number of Participants

The program is limited to 50-60 participants.

Curriculum

Period

October 2024 - August 2027

Credits

80 ECTS credits

Schedule

The program consists of 10 modules, each taking place from Thursday to Sunday (09:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:30).

Modules

1. Global Asset Allocation & Management
   • Speakers: Prof. Tony BERRADA (UNIGE), Prof. Inčs CHAIEB (UNIGE)
2. Social Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation
   • Speakers: Prof. Xiqing GAO (UIBE), Dr. Meilun SHI (HKEx), Dr. Jie HE (Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Regulation and Supervision), Prof. Han SHI (HKUST & HKU)
3. Sustainable Finance
   • Speakers: Prof. Philipp KRUEGER (UNIGE), Dr. Ernst VON KIMAKOVITZ (UNILU)
4. Risk Management in Finance
   • Speakers: Dr. Michel CROUHY (Natixis), Prof. Dan GALAI (HUJI), Prof. Olivier SCAILLET (UNIGE), Prof. Fabio TROJANI (UNIGE)
5. Philanthropic Trusts & Foundation Management
   • Description: This module aims to master the background, basic concepts, and framework of Financial Market Investment.
   • Speakers: Prof. Yueguan CHEN (Tsinghua), Prof. Haoming HUANG (Tsinghua), Dr. Guoke HE (Zhicheng Law Firm), Dr. Guihuan CAI (PBCSF)
6. Alternative Investments
   • Speakers: Prof. Rajna GIBSON BRANDON (UNIGE), Prof. Harald HAU (UNIGE), Prof. Martin HOESLI (UNIGE), Prof. Jean-Charles ROCHET (UNIGE)
7. Strategic Transition & Business for Good
   • Description: This module aims to establish a knowledge framework for high-tech industry venture capital.
   • Speakers: Prof. Jisi WANG (PKU), Prof. Min TANG (China Social Entrepreneur Foundation), Mr. Zhigang WANG (Zhigang Think Tank)
8. Development Finance, Impact Investing & Ethical Finance
   • Speakers: Prof. Wenhua MA (PKU), Prof. Ciguan QIU (SAIF), Dr. Heather GRADY (Rockefeller Foundation), Dr. Allan CHAN (Happiness Capital), Dr. Hanrong TANG (Ehong Capital)
9. Empirical Methods in Finance
   • Speakers: Prof. Olivier SCAILLET (UNIGE), Prof. Fabio TROJANI (UNIGE), Prof. Giuseppe UGAZIO (UNIGE)
10. Family Legacy Planning & Wealth Management
    • Speakers: Prof. Joseph P. H. FAN (CUHK), Dr. Wenjun QIAO (Zhonglun Law Firm), Dr. Peng GUO (PwC), Dr. Heather GRADY (Rockefeller Foundation), Prof. Yuedun WANG (He Foundation), Dr. Yongsheng LEI (Infund), Yuanlong LI (Wanxing Trust) 11-12. Research Proposal, Applied Dissertation & Defence
    • Description: The goal of the applied dissertation modules is to acquire evidence-based scientific research skills in the context of writing a professional doctoral thesis with academic integrity.

Pedagogical Method

• Interactive teaching methods and access to cutting-edge applied research.
• Real-data and real-time analytic tools supported by an intuitive online platform.
• Exchanges with both academics and practitioners.
• Study trip and networking opportunities.
• Research and writing of a professional doctoral thesis.

Assessment

The program is part-time. Each module, as well as the professional doctoral thesis, is assessed. The doctorate thesis focuses on a professional topic chosen by the student. Active and regular participation is required in all parts of the program. An applied professional doctoral thesis must be submitted within 12 months following the end of the teaching program. Participants are required to write their thesis in English. Under certain circumstances, participants may submit their thesis translated into English by accredited translators.

Partnerships / Collaboration

Partnership

GFD Institute (GFD) and Geneva Institute for Wealth Management (GIWM)

Sponsored by

Geneva Financial Center (GFC)

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

The program contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by focusing on sustainable finance, wealth management, and responsible investing, thereby promoting environmental and social responsibility among financial professionals and institutions.

Testimonials

• "Wealth management is one of the world's leading industries in Switzerland. It is a rare and precious opportunity to study at the University of Geneva and to be exposed to the world's top wealth management institutions. The program far exceeded my expectations, with over 100% satisfaction. It never occurred to me that at the age of over forty I would go back to my passionate self, the young one eager to study and progress. This is a very valuable life experience, its a forging process, and it increases self-discipline. - Ms. Jianyin Guo
• "I thought the dissertation process was a highlight of the study programme. I learned a lot in the process of preparing for the paper. Professor Hoesli guided me step by step and helped me to take the paper to a level that I couldnt believe I could get to. - Mr. Ruibin Chen
• "Through this study programme, I have further improved my future prospects in finance and other related activities. I will consider problems from a more comprehensive perspective and make more accurate decisions. - Ms. Guoin Wang

Director(s)

• Prof. Rajna GIBSON BRANDON, Geneva Finance Research Institute (GFRI), University of Geneva
• Mr. Jun YAN, President, GFD Institute

Coordinator(s)

• Antonella ROMERO, University of Geneva

Steering Committee

• Prof. Rajna GIBSON BRANDON, Professor of Finance, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva, Co-Director of the DAPS and Managing Director of the GIWM
• Mr. Jun YAN, President, GFD Institute, Co-Director of the DAPS

Scientific Committee

• Prof. Rajna GIBSON BRANDON, Professor of Finance, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva, Co-Director of the DAPS and Managing Director of the GIWM
• Mr. Jonathan Jun YAN, President, GFD Institute, Co-Director of the DAPS
• Prof. Tony BERRADA, Professor of Finance, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva, Switzerland
• Mr. Yiting WANG, Director of the Foundation Board, GFD Institute
• Prof. Patrick Bolton, Professor of Business, Columbia Business School