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The Ph.D. program in business with a specialization in finance is a research-oriented program designed to prepare students for academic careers. The coursework in the Ph.D. program is an intensive course of study in both the theory and empirical application of finance. The course of study includes a combination of classroom instruction, seminars, and work with the finance faculty. In addition to coursework, students are required to pass written comprehensive examinations, write a dissertation and pass a final oral examination. The Ph.D. finance specialization admits a cohort of 2-3 students each year.
See Finance for more information.
Admission Requirements
- Entrance exam(s): GMAT or GRE. A score of 600 on GMAT (or equivalent on the GRE) is strongly recommended.
- Minimum English proficiency: Internet TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement: This statement should address why you want to pursue this degree, your career goals after attaining it, and why you are interested in the Finance program at Nebraska.
- Writing Sample: Provide a writing sample that demonstrates your scholarly writing ability, for example, a term paper, thesis, or published article.
- Other Upload: Upload a PDF containing a link to a 3-5 minute video discussing your interest in Finance and areas of research interest.
- Three references