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PhD in Finance Curriculum
View the appropriate curriculum model below based on your plan for your PhD in Finance.
Course of Study - 5 Year
First Year
Mathematical Economics
Econometrics
Microeconomics
Theory of Finance
Fall
- Financial Analysis BUSI 7110 (3)
- Electives (6)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Theory of Finance FINC 8620 (3)
- Electives (6)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880(1)
Summer
- Special Topics FINC 8700 (3)
Second Year
Microeconometrics
Macroeconomics
Seminar in Investments
Seminar in Corporate Finance
Seminar in Financial Markets and Intermediation
Seminar in Finance Faculty Research
Fall
- Seminar in Corporate Finance FINC 8650 (3)
- Seminar in Investments FINC 8640 (3)
- Elective (3)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Seminar in Fin Mkts and Inst FINC 8690 (3)
- Special Topics FINC 8700, e.g. Derivatives (3)
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Finance Faculty Research FINC 8800 (1-3) hours
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Elective (3)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Third Year
Fall
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Fourth Year
Fall
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Fifth Year
Fall
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Economics Option - 5 year
First Year
Fall
- Mathematical Economics ECON 7130 (3)
- Econometrics I (3)
- Microeconomics I (3)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Theory of Finance FINC 8620 (3)
- Econometrics II (3)
- Microeconomics II (3)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880(1)
Summer
Special Topics FINC 8700 (3)
Second Year
Fall
- Seminar in Investments FINC 8640 (3)
- Special in Corporate Finance FINC 8650 (3)
- Elective (3)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Seminar in Fin Mkts and Inst FINC 8690 (3)
- Special Topics FINC 8700, e.g. Derivatives (3)
- Finance Faculty Research FINC 8800 (1-3) hours
- Macroeconomics (3)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Third Year
Fall
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Fourth Year
Fall
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Fifth Year
Fall
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Spring
- Finance 8990 (9)
- Seminar Series FINC 8880 (1)
Summer
Electives
Electives include Special Topics in Finance (FINC 8700), research methods and concentrations of courses in another discipline, such as Economics. Your electives must be approved by the Graduate Program Officer (PhD Advisor).
Candidacy
After passing the qualifying exam (both written and oral components), students can schedule the General Oral Exam with the Graduate School to be formally admitted to candidacy. The exam is administered by the student's advisory committee and is normally expected during the first semester of the fourth year. Please note that the administration of the oral exam is contingent on successful performance on the qualifying exam.
For more details, view the PhD in Business: Finance Concentration Policies and Procedures Manual.
