Ph.D. Finance
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Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Business Administration – Finance offers students a rigorous course of work and the chance to conduct cutting-edge research under the guidance of Mays’ faculty, including some of the world’s leading scholars in their respective fields. The program prepares students for successful careers as academics, industry researchers, and/or business consultants.
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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration – Finance program provides rigorous coursework and research activities for an in-depth understanding of the theoretical, conceptual, and managerial foundations of finance.
Degree Details
Duration: 5 years
Class Type: In-Person
Location: College Station
Application Requirements
Below is a list of application requirements and information for prerequisites for each applicant.- Completed online application in BusinessCAS
- Completed essay questions
- Transcript
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE scores
- TOEFL or IELTS (International candidates)
Contact admissions at maysphdprogram@mays.tamu.edu
Research
Over the course of the program, candidates will aim to develop an extensive repertoire of research, coursework, and publications. We offer a number of resources to aid students in their work such as the workshop program.
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Ph.D. Students
Areas of Expertise
Asset Pricing
Asset Pricing studies how financial markets determine the value and expected returns of assets. Research in this area examines risk-return tradeoffs, market efficiency, behavioral factors, market microstructure, and the role of macroeconomic forces, using both theoretical models and empirical methods applied to equities, bonds, and other securities.
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Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance focuses on firms’ financial decisions, including investment, financing, and payout policies. Research explores capital structure, governance, mergers and acquisitions, innovation, and interactions with financial markets, with an emphasis on how these decisions affect firm value and economic outcomes.
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Financial Intermediation
Financial Intermediation examines the role of institutions such as banks, mutual funds, and other intermediaries in allocating capital. Research studies how these entities manage risk, provide liquidity, transmit monetary policy, and influence financial stability and market functioning.
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Investments
Investments research analyzes how individuals and institutions allocate capital across assets. Topics include portfolio choice, asset management, trading strategies, and performance evaluation, with attention to both rational decision-making and behavioral biases in financial markets.
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The Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance
As one of the country’s top finance departments, our goal is to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to achieve high levels of expertise in all areas of finance. Our graduates are well prepared to work in both private and public sectors. Get prepared for the exciting world of finance. From Wall Street to Main Street, our programs and strong corporate relationships will provide you with knowledge, skills, and experience for a successful career. Join one of our many programs and become an exceptional candidate, highly sought after by a wide range of firms nationwide.
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