Financial Aid Ph. To develop the ability to carry out significant financial research from a theoretical, financial modeling, or empirical vantage point. To develop teaching ability through supervised teaching responsibilities. To develop the ability to effectively utilize the computer, software packages, and databases in financial research for industry and in the teaching of finance. The time devoted to dissertation research may overlap with the period of teaching activities.
Strong preference is given to applicants who are full-time Ph.D. students.
In addition to the completion of the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business Ph.D. core, students with a primary specialization in finance complete the five doctoral courses listed below. Before these five courses can be undertaken, however, students must have completed rigorous graduate-level course work in advanced microeconomic theory, and either advanced macroeconomic theory or monetary theory. Upon a student's acceptance into the program, the finance faculty will determine whether these two prerequisite courses can be waived.