Professional Doctorate in Administration with an emphasis on Finance

A course that broadens business knowledge, with a focus on the corporate finance sector and the financial market.

Registrations: 13/05/2026 to 25/09/2026
Classes start: 06/01/2027
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Why choose this course

You will gain cutting-edge knowledge in Business Administration, with the added advantage of studying subjects with an emphasis on Finance, acquiring in-depth skills in this area of great importance for business.

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Current issues

Explore emerging topics such as behavioral finance, sustainable finance and strategic finance.

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Innovation and change

You will be able to successfully plan and implement highly complex organizational changes.

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Transformation

Master the fundamentals of transformation management in the strategic, organizational and digital dimensions.

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A practical view

You will be able to make the connection with practice, applying theoretical models to the solution of management issues.

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About the doctorate

The aim is to provide experienced professionals with executive training with in-depth topics in finance, so that they can take their work to the next level through a program with academic rigor combined with flexibility in their studies.

The DPA with an emphasis in Finance has its own development dynamic. The curriculum is made up of research methodology, fundamentals and advanced finance subjects.

The aim is to provide cutting-edge knowledge in Business Administration, with the added advantage of training focused on finance, in order to develop careers and strengthen work in this area.

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Frequency and timetables

The Professional Doctorate in Administration has a total workload of 300 hours.

During the first 20 months, the courses will be programmed sequentially, each taking up a bimester. The first meeting will be held in the evening and will take place remotely. Subsequent meetings will take place in person, during the daytime, from Wednesday to Saturday. The last meeting will be held in the evening and will take place remotely. Changes may be made to this basic system to meet the learning objectives of each subject.

 

At the end of the second year, the thesis project will be defended.

In the third year, two elective courses will be offered, the first in the first bimester and the second in the third bimester, focusing on teaching and publications. The third year will also be dedicated to the development of the thesis, which can take up to 4 years.

Certificate issued

At the end of the course, the graduate will receive the title of Doctor of Business Administration.

Claudia Yoshinaga

We seek and attract students who have strong technical and professional backgrounds and a genuine desire to learn. The exchange among students in the Professional Doctorate in Administration with a focus on Finance is precisely about creating an environment that fosters the sharing of experiences, the exchange of knowledge, and the development of a rich and valuable professional network.
 

Claudia Yoshinaga

PhD in Business Administration from the School of Economics, Business Administration and Accounting - USP.

Who the course is for

The Professional Doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance is designed for senior management professionals who want training that brings them closer to the financial sector.

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For those who want to be more prominent, want to hold positions on boards or are interested in teaching.

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Training

Masters in Business Administration (or related field) or professionals with an MBA from a top institution abroad.

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Experience

Senior management executives in medium/large organizations or with equivalent leadership experience.

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Versatility

Specialists looking for high-level training with a flexible learning flow.

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To support my thesis, I used the theoretical framework that I deepened during my doctoral internship in France. I made contact with Professor Vincent Dubois, a political scientist who is a reference in the field.

Luciana Jordão

Professional Doctorate in Administration student

Refundable grants

The funding can be up to XX% of the cost of the program, to be repaid after the expected date of completion of the master's degree.

Non-refundable Social Demand Grant

Non-refundable scholarships designed to increase access to socially disadvantaged groups, which can cover up to 50% of the cost of the course.

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Mandatory documents and academic information

Find all the important information you need to start your journey at FGV EAESP.

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Choose to take some of the program's individual courses to improve your knowledge of specific subjects.

Corpo docente de excelência

Nosso corpo docente é composto por profissionais com ampla experiência no mercado e formação acadêmica em nível de mestrado e doutorado, que integram teoria e prática para oferecer uma aprendizagem aplicada e atual.

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Internationalization

International experience for a global career

We are a global business school that offers academic and professional experiences all over the world, with an invaluable network of contacts. We send and receive students in partnership with more than 130 renowned institutions in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania.

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Winter School

Learn from professors linked to renowned foreign institutions, through academic exchanges with international centers of excellence in research.

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International research

Through global research networks, you can take part in ongoing international research projects.

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International conference

Take part in a guided "immersion" at the Academy of Management, to acquire knowledge, meet leading researchers, explore development workshops and present papers.

FGV EAESP Structure

The combination of a well-located physical structure and the academic excellence of FGV EAESP with the dynamism of São Paulo creates an environment conducive to professional development, bringing culture, diversity, access to innovation and connection with the world.

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