Management

The PhD focuses on the study of the behaviours and decision-making processes of different types of organisations – start-ups, SMEs, family businesses and tourist facilities – and aims to develop skills in:

• entrepreneurship;
• innovation management;
• organisational design and management of human resources;
• strategy and knowledge management;
• accounting and accountability.

The research proposal for the 42nd cycle may focus on the cutting edge of knowledge in these areas and may include, but is not limited to, topics such as AI and digital transformation, sustainability and ESG indicators, the circular economy in regional development, and international expansion, etc.

To apply for the PhD programme, candidates must hold one of the following:

• a master's degree or a degree issued under the previous regulations;
• a second-level diploma awarded by higher-education institutions for the fine arts, music and dance (AFAM, Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale);
• an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad (master's degree) that allows admission to PhD programmes in the system or in the country of issue and which is considered suitable by the selection committee for the sole purpose of accessing the course.

For the 42nd cycle, the following positions are available:

• 5 positions covered by three-year scholarships funded by the University of Trento;
• 3 positions covered by three-year scholarships funded by the University of Bolzano-Bozen.

The call indicates:

• the admission requirements;
• the deadlines;
• the admission procedure;
• the details of the funded positions;
• the availability of scholarships.