Jean-Philippe SERBERA
Associate Professor
- Finance
About
Jean-Philippe Serbera holds a master’s degree in finance from the Toulouse School of Economics and a Ph.D.in industrial economics fromthe University of Montpellier. He has extensive international academic and professional experience, having held positions in England, Morocco, and France. With a modern and constructive approach to higher education and research, Jean-Philippe teaches finance and accounting courses in both French and English (bilingual). He is frequently featured in the media and publishes in periodicals and academic journals. His research interests focus onmodeling the performance of cryptocurrenciesandalgorithmic trading,the financial impact of the professional sports industry, andthe analysis of competitive marketsin various sectors (networks, blockchain).
Degrees
2016 > Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert), Sheffield Hallam University
2011 > Ph.D. in Economics (Industrial Organization), University of Montpellier
2007 > Master's in Industrial and Network Economics (EIRE), University of Montpellier
2006 > Master of Science in Financial Markets and Intermediaries (MIF), Toulouse School of Economics
Academic Experience
October 2022–present > Associate Dean for Research – Professor of Finance and Accounting – éklore-ed School of Management, Pau
Jan 2016 – Sept 2022 > Senior Lecturer – Banking and Financial Markets – Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 > Assistant Professor – Finance and Economics – International University of Rabat, Morocco
Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 > Part-time Student – Finance – ESC Rennes and Toulouse Business School, France and Morocco
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The Olympic Games and FIFA World Cups: Drivers of economic development, athletic performance, and geopolitical influence for host countries?
Management & Prospective Gestion 2000 • 2024 • Ranking : 2*
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Managing performance expectations in soccer
Journal of Business Research • 2021 • Rating : 3*
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The Financial and Prudential Performance of Chinese Banks and Fintech Lenders in the Digital Age
Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting • 2022 • Rating : 3*
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Too big to fail? Accounting for predictions of financial distress in English professional soccer clubs
Journal of Applied Accounting Research • 2021 • Ranking : 2*
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Quantifying the Sustainability of Bitcoin and Blockchain
Journal of Enterprise Information Management • 2020 • Ranking : 2*
Accounting
Corporate Finance
International Accounting
Microeconomics
Market Finance
Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Industrial Organization
Financial markets
Sports Economics
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Jan 2012 – Dec 2013 > Graduate Proprietary Trader – Futures – Futex Global London
Faculty & Research News
Active Territories: Sport and Leisure - May 19–20, 2026
In recent years, sports and recreational activities have emerged as a key driver for revitalizing and promoting regions. Major events...
Published on : February 10, 2026
Edouard Cissé Joins Cercle Sport Management & Territoires: A Collaboration Focused on Action
Sports are a powerful driver of regional development, social cohesion, and sustainable innovation. It is with this conviction...
Published on : February 2, 2026
The "Sport Management & Regions" Circle: a new research and action group dedicated to addressing sports and regional issues
The "Sport Management & Regions" Circle is a strategic initiative led by éklore-ed, designed to foster discussion, research...
Published on : February 1, 2026