The PhD in Circular Economy is a three-year program designed to equip scholars with the skills to address today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. It offers a comprehensive education to address sustainability challenges.
It offers a multidisciplinary education – in economics, management, mathematics and statistics – helping students develop practical, evidence-based solutions for academia, industry, and policymaking.
Economics gives insights into market dynamics and policy design, essential to tackle market failures and resource allocation issues. Management courses offer practical skills to implement circular business models and organisational strategies for sustainability. Mathematics and statistics enhance data analysis capabilities to measure and evaluate circular initiatives effectively.
The programme includes common lectures and seminars, followed by personalised courses to meet the specific needs of each candidate.
Our graduates are prepared to lead in the global shift towards a more sustainable economic model, contributing to the transition to a circular economy in both theory and practice.
The PhD programme in Circular Economy is designed to train experts who will contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge acr
oss various sectors and disciplines by employing rigorous economic and social research methodologies.
The Economics and Circular Economy curriculum aims to equip experts and researchers with both theoretical and empirical skills, enabling them to analyse, at macroeconomic and microeconomic levels, the interrelations and feedback mechanisms between economic trends and their impact on the environment, health, and, more broadly, collective and individual wellbeing. A central focus of this curriculum is the acquisition of advanced data estimation and processing techniques, alongside the modelling of robust theoretical frameworks.
The Circular Business Models curriculum aims to develop professionals adept at navigating topics related to sustainable strategies and circular business models, sustainable supply chain management, and sustainability reporting. Research topics include ESG scores, ESRS standards, and non-financial disclosures, as well as green marketing and sustainable consumption.
The Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Sustainability and Risk Assessment curriculum is designed to train researchers with strong theoretical and applied skills in analysing uncertainty in its various forms, with particular attention to environmental risks and their implications for the economic and insurance sectors.
The PhD in Circular Economy at the University of Trieste offers candidates a wealth of opportunities to build an impactful career. The programme provides an excellent foundation for those interested in pursuing prestigious research positions in universities or research institutes. Graduates will be attractive to both public and private companies and government bodies, where sustainability is increasingly seen as a key strategic priority. With their specialist knowledge, they are exceptionally well placed to drive innovation and lead transformative projects in a wide range of sectors.