Join us for a webinar that introduces executives to the core logic of rigorous research in finance and shows how it can be integrated into their strategic decision-making. We will discuss how to translate practical business challenges, such as capital allocation, risk management, valuation, and corporate governance, into precise research questions that can be addressed with data and theory.

You will discover the structure of an academic finance project (from literature review and hypothesis development to empirical design and interpretation of results) and will see examples of how executives have used research to challenge conventional wisdom and improve firm performance.

This webinar will be followed by a presentation of the Global Executive Ph.D., a programme for senior executives seeking an intellectual challenge worthy of their professional experience.

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ESCP Business School is ranked #4 in Europe (Financial Times 2025).