The Finance doctoral program provides students with a rigorous background in finance, both theoretical and empirical; economics; mathematics; and statistics. These tools, plus opportunities for supervised independent research, enable students to make their own contributions to the understanding of financial markets and institutions.
Program of Study
Research is the emphasis of the Finance Ph.D. program. To facilitate significant research findings, the required program involves coursework, seminars, and supervised and independent research. The Finance program is made up of four components:
- Core Requirements - all students (4 courses/12 credits) – taken in Year 1
- Required Courses (11 courses/33 credits) – taken in Years 1 and 2
- Elective Courses (9 courses/27 credits) – taken in Years 1 and 2
- Dissertation (45 credits) – undertaken in Years 3 and 4
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Coursework Requirements
Formal coursework is only part of the student's education. Students are required to attend seminars in which faculty members and outside speakers present and discuss their current research. These activities provide students with opportunities to learn about the most current and controversial areas of finance. In addition, students are expected to present their current research during a Ph.D. student seminar held in the first and third year of study.
Program Structure
Finance Curriculum
Finance - Sample Study Plan
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