phd in Audit and Management Control:

Core Courses

The doctoral training program includes a theoretical year aimed at strengthening theoretical and methodological aspects, comprising the following courses:

Cross-Disciplinary Courses

These complementary courses allow students to deepen their knowledge in the following areas:

-                    Pedagogy and Didactics of Scientific Research;

-                    Philosophy;

-                    Foundations and Programming Techniques;

-                    Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Scientific Research;

-                    Artificial Intelligence Tools and Techniques.

Specialized Courses :

These courses, directly related to the doctoral training, aim to develop and deepen knowledge in Audit and Management Control. They include:

-                    Advanced Financial and Accounting Audit;

-                    Corporate Governance;

-                    Financial Econometrics;

-                    Internal Audit and Risk Management;

Advanced Management Accounting.

Advanced Topics

The second and third years of the doctoral program are dedicated to original research, the preparation of the doctoral thesis, and its defense at the end of the third year. At the end of the second year, students present their thesis plans and progress to the doctoral training committee. During this period, students may participate in conferences and research visits, ensuring their advancement under optimal conditions and full integration into international research networks within their specialization.

The doctoral program in "Audit and Management Control" focuses on the following advanced themes:

-                    Digital Audit: Use of artificial intelligence techniques for risk analysis and fraud detection.

-                    Data Governance: Ensuring data quality and transparency in control systems.