Qualification: Ph.D.
Duration: 3 years
Entry Requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field
Subject: Global Governance, Law, International Law, Digital Economy and Innovation Technologies, Economics
General Description
The Ph.D. Programme in Law and Economics of the Digital Society is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental doctoral course dedicated to the study of digital transformation and its legal, economic, and societal implications. The programme explores the relationship between technological innovation and sustainable development in contemporary global contexts. It focuses on emerging phenomena generated by the widespread adoption of digital technologies across institutions, markets, and communities. Particular attention is devoted to Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and other transformative technologies.
Objectives
The programme is designed to train highly qualified researchers and professionals in digital law and economics, equipping them with advanced analytical skills to examine the social and economic transformations driven by emerging technologies. Doctoral candidates develop the ability to assess the legal and economic implications of technological innovation while applying scientific methodology and critical thinking to sustainability challenges. The course encourages the integration of multidisciplinary perspectives, fostering strong legal-economic reasoning and advanced argumentative skills. By combining rigorous research training with practical and theoretical insights, the programme prepares graduates to assume leadership roles in academia, public institutions, and highly innovative private-sector organisations.
Why Choose This Course
Studying a Ph.D in Law and Economics of Digital Society at UNINETTUNO offers several advantages. The online format provides flexibility, making it easier to balance personal commitments with academic studies. The advanced e-learning platform provides access to lectures, educational materials, and interactive tools.
UNINETTUNO’s psycho-pedagogical model promotes active and participatory learning through tutor support, discussion forums, and practical activities, ensuring a high-quality educational path that meets the demands of the modern job market.
What You Will Study
The Ph.D programme is structured into different research tracks, designed to address key academic and professional challenges related to the digital society.
The main thematic areas include:
- Lifespan Perspectives on Technology Use
- Design of Cognitive Interfaces and Technology-Mediated Environments
- Models and Methods for the Analysis of Digital Ecosystems
- Education and Digital Technologies
- Assistive Technologies, Accessibility and Social Inclusion
- Civil Liability, Deviance and Online Misconduct
- Problematic and Harmful Uses of Digital Technologies
- Culture and Identity in the Digital Society
Career Opportunities
Ph.D Graduates in Law and Economics of the Digital Society can pursue a wide range of professional careers:
- Research fellows, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in Italian and international universities and research institutions;
- Highly qualified professionals in public and private research and higher education institutions;
- Experts serving on advisory boards and governance bodies in the educational, organisational, and social welfare sectors;
- Professionals operating in cultural, communication, and socio-digital policy institutions;
- Managerial and strategic roles in highly innovative national and multinational companies;
- Specialists in the coordination, management, and development of interdisciplinary research projects in advanced technological sectors;
- Professionals involved in the design and implementation of technological solutions within educational, social, and organisational contexts;
- Consultants supporting businesses in technology design, digital innovation, and the analysis of technology-mediated interactions;
- Independent expert consultants advising institutions, organisations, and citizens on issues related to digital transformation and technological governance.
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