The programme

Overview

The University of Verona, through the Department of Management, and the University of Udine, through the Department of Economic and Statistical Sciences, have jointly established the Ph.D. program in "Accounting and Management."

The Ph.D. in Accounting & Management aims to train researchers capable of contributing to innovation in the field of scientific research in the disciplines of accounting and management. Graduates are expected to conduct research activities in Italian and foreign universities, public and private research centers, or hold qualified roles in businesses and public institutions.

The program features a comprehensive educational activity in English, specialized in disseminating knowledge, methods, and methodologies for research. It places particular emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative research methods in the fields of management and accounting.

Research activities will be developed in one of the following thematic areas:

  • Accounting and performance measurement 
  • Management
  • Marketing & organization 
  • Finance 
  • Supply chain management.

The first-year educational plan includes an intensive training program through the delivery of high-level didactic activities divided into modules. Specifically, the first semester aims to provide methodological foundations for designing and conducting original and innovative research. The methodological framework includes a first module on "research design and organization" aimed at defining the structure of a research project and the main theories underlying economic-business research. The second module focuses on methods, principles, and tools of qualitative research, while the third and fourth modules concentrate on quantitative research methods, especially statistical methods, supported by software tools for analysis (basic and advanced content).

The second semester addresses in detail the thematic areas that characterize research paths in accounting and management, defined as "classic topics," framing the fundamental characteristics of research lines in accounting, performance management, finance, management, organization, marketing, and supply chain management. Subsequently, trending topics on the same lines are explored to identify the characteristics of the ongoing debate at the national and international levels and the research trends. At the end of each methodological and classic module, assessment forms and the formalization of a grade report are planned. Finally, at the end of the first year, doctoral candidates must prepare a paper on the literature review within the specific scope of each research project.

The underlying logic of the training path involves a dual level of content delivery: classics and trending topics. "Classic" lessons aim to provide fundamental skills related to the specific theme, while "trending topic" lessons aim to open attention to new research lines, delving into specific topics within the ongoing scientific debate internationally.

The second and third years involve the organization of focused seminars, participation in national and international conferences, and the preparation of additional empirical research papers. Additionally, the Interuniversity project develops an innovative collaboration with businesses through the so-called industrial doctorate, allowing doctoral candidates to qualify their formative and research experiences in an industrial context. This also ensures that businesses provide high-quality innovative qualifications to human resources. Doctoral scholarships have been secured through the support and financing of Cattolica Assicurazioni SpA, Vicenza UniVr Hub - Fondazione Studi Universitari di Vicenza, Smeg-Bonferraro, and the Federazione Veneta BCC- Credito Cooperativo.

The contact person for the Management Department in Verona for the course is Prof. Ivan Russo.



Collegio dei docenti del Dottorato in Accounting and Management

Coordinator
Russo Ivan
Type of body
PhD committee
Department
Management
Records and documents present in the year:

QA Board of PhD in Accounting and Management

Coordinator
Zanin Filippo
Type of body
Quality Assurance Board
Department
Management
Tasks

Further information on MYUNIVR

Records and documents present in the year:

The Italian University system

schema_qualita

First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme

First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.
Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.

Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree

Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.

Third-cycle degrees

PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.
Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.

Professional Master’s programme

1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.
2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.

Other useful things

Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.
Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.