NUS Business School PhD Program Finance
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NUS Business School PhD Program Finance
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School invites prospective candidates to join our PhD Program in Finance.
NUS, a globally renowned institution in vibrant Singapore, offers a multicultural learning environment. Accredited by prestigious international bodies, we consistently rank among the world's top 10 university per the QS World University Rankings 2024. The NUS Finance Department is ranked among the top 50 globally according to the ASU Carey School of Business Finance Research Ranking.
Program Highlights: Our PhD program develops students into innovative finance researchers, offering enriching coursework and research guidance.
Full Scholarship Program: PhD candidates will receive a full scholarship, covering tuition and living expenses. The program also provides funding for attending international conferences and undertaking a short visit of overseas universities for research activities.
Our Finance Faculty: Our dynamic finance department comprises international experts specializing in all major areas in finance, namely Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Household Finance, Macro-Finance, and Sustainable Finance. Faculty regularly publish in top tier economics and finance journals, some of which are co-authored with our PhD students.
Seminars and Events: We host extensive seminars featuring world-leading researchers. Internal seminars also offer PhD students opportunities to present their research and gain valuable feedback.
Resources: Our PhD students can access extensive databases and high-performance computing resources, as well as research funding for databases needed for specific projects.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with a strong academic record by July 2025. In addition, candidates must hold a genuine interest in finance research. Highlight your research experiences in the application, for example as a research assistant or collaborator as well as details of your research projects.
Admissions are highly competitive, as NUS maintains a close-knit program to cultivate strong student-faculty interactions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applications must submit the following documentation.
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose and research proposal
• Two recommendation letters from professors
• Transcripts from all attended universities
• Official GMAT or GRE equivalent score
• Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS).
The applicants do not need to indicate the potential supervisor in their application as the admission process is centralized. The supervisor will be assigned after passing the qualifying in the second year of the program.
Deadline: December 15, 2024 for the August 2025 intake.
For detailed information on application procedures and required documents, please visit: https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/phd/admissions/online-application/
For additional inquiries, please contact Callie Toh at fnbsec@nus.edu.sg.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School invites prospective candidates to join our PhD Program in Finance.
NUS, a globally renowned institution in vibrant Singapore, offers a multicultural learning environment. Accredited by prestigious international bodies, we consistently rank among the world's top 10 university per the QS World University Rankings 2024. The NUS Finance Department is ranked among the top 50 globally according to the ASU Carey School of Business Finance Research Ranking.
Program Highlights: Our PhD program develops students into innovative finance researchers, offering enriching coursework and research guidance.
Full Scholarship Program: PhD candidates will receive a full scholarship, covering tuition and living expenses. The program also provides funding for attending international conferences and undertaking a short visit of overseas universities for research activities.
Our Finance Faculty: Our dynamic finance department comprises international experts specializing in all major areas in finance, namely Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Household Finance, Macro-Finance, and Sustainable Finance. Faculty regularly publish in top tier economics and finance journals, some of which are co-authored with our PhD students.
Seminars and Events: We host extensive seminars featuring world-leading researchers. Internal seminars also offer PhD students opportunities to present their research and gain valuable feedback.
Resources: Our PhD students can access extensive databases and high-performance computing resources, as well as research funding for databases needed for specific projects.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with a strong academic record by July 2025. In addition, candidates must hold a genuine interest in finance research. Highlight your research experiences in the application, for example as a research assistant or collaborator as well as details of your research projects.
Admissions are highly competitive, as NUS maintains a close-knit program to cultivate strong student-faculty interactions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applications must submit the following documentation.
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose and research proposal
• Two recommendation letters from professors
• Transcripts from all attended universities
• Official GMAT or GRE equivalent score
• Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS).
The applicants do not need to indicate the potential supervisor in their application as the admission process is centralized. The supervisor will be assigned after passing the qualifying in the second year of the program.
Deadline: December 15, 2024 for the August 2025 intake.
For detailed information on application procedures and required documents, please visit: https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/phd/admissions/online-application/
For additional inquiries, please contact Callie Toh at fnbsec@nus.edu.sg.