1. Italian Doctorate and The Entrepreneurship and Innovation PhD Program Clelia Mazzoni European Summer University on Entrepreneurship Benevento, 9th September, 2009 clelia.mazzoni@unina2.it

2. Michelangelo Italian Doctorate The Italian “Research Doctorate”  is the formal equivalent of a PhD  was established in Italy in 1980  represents the third academic qualification after Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree  is the highest academic degree

3. Italian Doctorate Structure and Features  half of available PhD positions are covered by state grants  PhD Programs are from three to five years in length  during this period, students study in depth the research field of the PhD Program, develop research capabilities and carry out a personal research project  according to the Statistic Office of Education, University and Research Ministry, in 2006 in Italy about 12.000 doctoral students were admitted at PhD courses

4. Entrepreneurship and Innovation PhD Program Management Department Faculty of Economics Second University of Naples Italy PhD Coordinator: prof. Clelia Mazzoni

5. Structure The PhD Program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation lasts three years FIRST YEAR Basic courses and seminars on the subjects of entrepreneurship and innovation, statistics, and research methodology SECOND YEAR Advanced courses and seminars on the subjects of entrepreneurship and innovation, and statistics THIRD YEAR Drawing up of doctoral thesis. PhD candidates are invited to give seminars on the results of their research

6. Empirical research methodology and techniquesFirst year Research methodology: the principal epistemological schools of thoughtFirst year Research methodology and organizational theoriesFirst year EntrepreneurshipFirst year Knowledge governance in firmsFirst year Innovation theoriesFirst year Firms’ innovation strategiesFirst year Innovation marketingFirst year Statistics for fieldworkSecond year Entrepreneurship and scientific researchSecond year Innovative start-up financeSecond year Finance for growthSecond year Market analysis and complexity theorySecond year Entrepreneurship and art heritageSecond year Research designSecond year Focused seminarsFirst/Second year Entrepreneurship and Innovation PhD Program Courses and Seminars

7. Entrepreneurship and Innovation PhD Program Other Activities  PhD students are encouraged to spend a period (6-18 months) of study and research abroad, at one or more universities and research institutes  Accompanying action to steer research activity and provide participants career opportunities on completion of their doctorate

8. Cooperation Agreements The PhD program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation has signed cooperation agreements for PhD student education through working experience or periods of study and research in Italy or abroad with some public and private partner organizations International academic partnerships Entrepreneurship and Innovation PhD Program

9.  execution of research activities  planning and carrying out of educational programs  prosecution of academic career  business consultancy  carry out market analyses and other research activities  plan innovative processes  manage new projects and business creation schemes universities research and education institutes business schools firms italian/foreign economic organizations Employment Perspectives