Behavioral finance programs incorporate intensive coursework and real-world experience to help scholars obtain a more thorough understanding of how domestic and international markets work. Courses may focus on using cutting-edge valuation methods, the importance of ethical decision making and how to more effectively manage corporate risks.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.