PhD in EMSI
The PhD in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation is a 3-year international program designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire the research and analytical skills in business and managerial disciplines related to the management of sustainability and innovation.
The program provides students with solid methodological bases and the ability to design and implement research projects in economic and business disciplines, with a peculiar focus on sustainability (e.g., corporate sustainability, sustainable development, environmental management, social entrepreneurship), and innovation (e.g., social innovation, technological innovation, innovative business models).
The program is structured as a mix of full-time courses, field projects, research stages at leading international universities, interactions with teachers and scholars, and a tutored dissertation project. It is designed for students seeking jobs in academia as well as those who wish to acquire the skills of professional academic research to work outside the academia in different industries as entrepreneurs, managers as well as professional consultants.
LUM University encourages students with a clear research attitude to apply for the admission. The PhD program in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation is on a progressive path to becoming a leading program worldwide in business and managerial disciplines related to the management of corporate sustainable strategies.
Director of the PhD Program is Prof. Angeloantonio Russo
Administrative assistant is Dr. Mariateresa Santaloia
Mission & Vision
The mission of the PhD program in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation is to build a premier international hub for research and education in sustainability and innovation, thereby catalyzing and inspiring positive transformations across academia, enterprises, public institutions, and society as a whole.
The PhD program in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation is established with the vision of fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic environment that stands at the forefront of advancing knowledge and expertise in the realms of sustainability and innovation. The program aims to cultivate a new cadre of researchers and professionals, armed with the requisite skills to tackle the most urgent global issues concerning sustainable development, digitalization, and innovation among others.
Through an interdisciplinary and research-driven approach, the PhD program in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation seeks to cultivate a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between sustainability and technological progress. It endeavors not only to impart a robust methodological foundation but also to nurture students’ capacity for critical and creative thinking, essential for addressing emerging challenges.