FINANCE D E PA R T ME N T O F F IN A N C E & B U S INE S S E C O N O MI C S
The subject of Finance is concerned with the manner in which individuals and firms allocate resources among competing uncertain alternatives over time. Finance deals specifically with portfolio decisions of individual investors, investment and financing decisions by firms, and the implications of such behavior for the pricing of capital assets in the marketplace. Recommended course work in the area of finance covers the basic tools, theory, and empirical evidence necessary to give students a solid foundation upon which to generate and disseminate new knowledge throughout their careers. FOR MORE ON THE FINANCE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION, VISIT:
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“I appreciated the easy access to outstanding faculty who provided critical and constructive evaluation of my research. The group has a clear commitment to developing strong PhD students, and they share a strong intellectual curiosity as well as an easygoing nature. The broad range of coursework in the program exposes you to all areas of finance, which significantly helps in the development of a quality dissertation.� Darren Kisgen, Foster PhD (2004) Associate Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College