ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Finance & Économie

35 000€ excl.tax*

36 months

Hybride

Applications : July 2026
Start date : March 2027

The DBA ECONOMICS & FINANCE has a minimum duration of 36 months and is structured around six modules and two seminars.

The programme is designed to train senior executives in applied research in economics and finance, culminating in the preparation of a professional thesis that makes an original contribution to the fields of finance, quantitative methods, governance, or regulation.

The DBA ECONOMICS & FINANCE aims to develop both scientific and operational expertise, including the design of financial strategies, the development of innovative tools (algorithms, governance models, sustainable finance instruments), the implementation of academic knowledge within the corporate environment…

Key Skills

The DBA ECONOMICS & FINANCE stands out for its unique positioning at the intersection of academia and professional practice.

Designed for senior executives and experts seeking to deepen their understanding of contemporary economic and financial dynamics, it offers an integrated approach combining scientific rigour, strategic thinking, and operational relevance.

The programme promotes applied research as a driver of managerial innovation: each participant is supported in formulating and implementing a research problem directly derived from their professional environment, with the aim of producing an original contribution to governance, risk management, or emerging economic and financial models. Individual supervision, provided by both academic researchers and high-level practitioners, ensures continuous methodological and scientific guidance throughout the programme.

The DBA ECONOMICS & FINANCE is also distinguished by its intellectual openness and its capacity to train informed decision-makers. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of competencies – from data science to sustainable finance, and from economic and financial theory to technological innovation – aiming to foster a deep understanding of markets and organisations.

Through an adapted pedagogical approach, the programme encourages critical thinking, intellectual distance, and the ability to translate complex issues into concrete solutions. It thus provides participants with a high-level reflective space, conducive to the generation of new ideas and the development of genuine intellectual leadership expertise in finance.

Activities

Define and formulate an applied research question in economics and finance.
Design and implement an appropriate mixed-methods research framework combining quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Analyse and interpret economic and/or financial data.
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to financial analysis, including feature selection, backtesting, and model evaluation.
Develop strategies for managing both financial and non-financial risks, including those related to sustainable finance and ESG considerations.
Design and implement financial governance and compliance frameworks.
Communicate research findings effectively to operational audiences through executive reports, policy briefs, and investor communications.
Lead organisational transformation projects, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
Integrate ethical, regulatory, and compliance considerations relating to data governance, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and financial markets.
Defend and present original research before both academic and professional audiences, demonstrating advanced analytical, synthesis, and communication skills.

Selection Criteria

Master’s degree (Bac+5) minimum: Master, MBA, or any Level 7 RNCP qualification in economics, finance, mathematics, or a related field
At least 5 years of professional experience in senior or managerial positions
Strong interest in research
Professional proficiency in English

The programme has a minimum duration of 36 months (six semesters), with the possibility of extending enrolment into a fourth and fifth year, subject to approval and additional fees

Taught entirely in English, the programme comprises 240 hours of instruction delivered through a hybrid learning format and structured around 3 core areas of expertise:

Finance
Quantitative Methods
Governance and Regulation

The first four semesters are organised as follows:

Six thematic modules (168 hours): 28 hours per module (four hybrid learning days per module)
One Research Methodology Seminar (36 hours): 9 hours per semester (three 3-hour hybrid sessions per semester)
One Foundation Seminar (36 hours): 18 hours per academic year (delivered on campus)
Research Project Supervision: individual supervision by the thesis director, together with an annual progress review conducted by a monitoring committee

The third year is dedicated primarily to the research project, with enhanced supervision and a final progress review by the monitoring committee

Optional Activity: participation in the activities of LEMMA (Laboratory of Mathematical Economics and Applied Microeconomics)

Détails

7 Sections
15 Lessons
10 Weeks

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Semester 1 – 63 hours
4
Semester 2 – 57 hours
3
Semester 3 – 63 hours
3
Semester 4 – 57 hours
3
Semester 5 - Research Project Development
1
- 5.1
  Preparation and writing of the professional thesis
Semester 6 - Research Project Completion
1
- 6.1
  On-campus defence of the professional thesis
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Assessment Methods

Throughout the programme, participants complete the six thematic modules, each of which is assessed through continuous evaluation. Assessment methods include exercises, case studies, oral presentations, written examinations, individual assignments, multiple-choice questionnaires, as well as the evaluation of participation and engagement.
Participants are also required to produce a professional thesis, supervised by a designated academic advisor, and defended before a panel.
Authorisation to defend the thesis is granted upon the recommendation of the research supervisor, following the evaluation of the candidate’s work by two reviewers. Their reports are submitted to the members of the jury. The jury, composed of at least three members, may include external experts from outside Université Paris Panthéon-Assas. It brings together accredited academics authorised to supervise doctoral research and recognised professionals selected for their expertise, upon recommendation of the DBA ECONOMICS & FINANCE directors.

Program Directors

Antoine Billot

Professeur des Universités

à l’Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, en Sciences Economiques

Directeur de LEMMA (Laboratoire d’Economie Mathématique et Economie Appliquée)

Sébastien Lotz

Professeur des Universités

à l’Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, en Sciences Economiques

Rattaché au LEMMA (Laboratoire d’Economie Mathématique et Economie Appliquée)

DBA Economics and Finance délivré par l’Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas.

Tuition Fee: 35 000 € excl. tax*

Early Bird Rate**: 29 000 € excl. tax*

+ Registration fees payable to Université Paris Panthéon-Assas.

* VAT not applicable pursuant to Article 293B of the French General Tax Code.

** Applicable to registrations completed before January 2027.

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Ce travail a bénéficié d’une aide de l’État gérée par l’Agence Nationale de la Recherche au titre de France 2030 portant la référence ANR-22-ASDR-0005