Finance, PhD

The primary objective of the PhD program in business administration with a concentration in finance is to train students for careers as professors of finance at major research universities. The program provides a challenging course of study in the most recent developments in both the theoretical and empirical aspects of financial economics. This course of study, along with work in economics and statistics, serves as preparation for the understanding and critical analysis of current issues in finance. Students in the program learn from thought leaders in their respective fields and draw on the resources of America's largest public university. Doctoral students work with distinguished faculty who comprise one of the most productive research groups in the world. Recent surveys of research productivity rank the Department of Finance among the best in the world for research output in the top journals. The faculty produce advanced empirical research in the areas of equity markets, corporate finance, organization structure, international finance, financial institutions and asset pricing. The program is relatively small, promoting faculty-student mentoring relationships; doctoral students receive personal attention. More details: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/BAFINANPHD/finance-phd