Doctor of Philosophy in Business with a Specialization in Finance

University of Alberta

Finance is the branch of economics that deals with capital markets and offers a broad range of sub-specializations. Possible specializations within finance include corporate finance, corporate control, asset pricing, portfolio theory, derivatives, market microstructure, behavioural finance, financial institutions, international finance, and valuation. Students must also complete at least two graduate level courses in finance, management science, or economics. The courses chosen must be approved by the student's supervisory committee and Associate Dean, PhD Program and may not count toward the cognate discipline. Students may be asked by their PhD committees to do additional coursework relating to thesis topics. A comprehensive examination is required in the finance specialization. The candidacy exam must be passed within three years of starting the program.

Alberta School of Business