At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Administrative Sciences - Finance and Insurance (PhD) is offered as a doctorate in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 4 years
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This doctorate trains autonomous, high-level researchers in finance, insurance, and real estate. The 96-credit program comprises 21 credits of coursework, a 9-credit doctoral comprehensive exam, a 3-credit thesis project, and a 63-credit doctoral thesis, completed full-time over an estimated four to five years. Admission requires a master's degree with a thesis, or an equivalent credential, in administration or a related field, with a cumulative or graduating average of at least 3.67 on a 4.33 scale. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken French; non-francophone applicants must demonstrate proficiency through the TCF test or equivalent French-language coursework. The application file includes a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter of about two pages, a supplementary questionnaire with a roughly 500-word research project description, and three academic reference letters. Admission is offered for the Fall and Winter terms.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.67 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree with a thesis, or an equivalent credential, in administration or a related field, with a cumulative or graduating average of at least 3.67 on a 4.33 scale. Fluency in written and spoken French is essential; non-francophone applicants must demonstrate proficiency through the TCF test or equivalent French-language coursework. The application file must include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter of about two pages, a supplementary questionnaire with a research project description of about 500 words, and three academic reference letters. Admission is offered for the Fall and Winter terms.
