PhD in Finance

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Illinois:

4%

Texas:

5%

California:

12%

New York:

4%

Colorado:

66%

Washington:

3%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

74%

Job Placement

88%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

JPMorgan Chase

Goldman Sachs

Bank of America

Morgan Stanley

McKinsey

Aetna

Dell

BAE Systems

Visa

AECOM

McGill University

Marsh McLennan

McAfee

FAQs

• What makes the CU Boulder Finance PhD program distinctive?
  
  The program’s small size ensures close faculty-student interaction and personalized mentorship. Students work with top thought leaders, benefit from access to professional associations, and participate in a creative, innovative research environment at the Leeds School of Business
• What career outcomes can graduates expect?
  
  Graduates are prepared for academic and research careers at leading universities and research institutions. The program’s rigorous training and strong faculty mentorship provide a foundation for impactful careers in finance research and education
• What is the structure and duration of the program?
  
  The PhD in Finance is a full-time program, typically completed in 24 months of coursework, followed by dissertation research. The program includes 30 course credits and focuses on the practical implementation of new ideas through rigorous study and research. Students are encouraged to contribute new findings to the field and engage in collaborative projects with faculty
• What are the main areas of faculty research and student collaboration?
  
  Corporate finance Household finance Labor and finance Social impact investing Big data and textual analysis Theoretical modeling The program is small, allowing students broad access to faculty as co-authors, advisors, and mentors. Students also benefit from connections to leading scholars in professional associations, such as the Finance Theory Group and the Labor and Finance Group.
• What is the focus of the PhD in Finance program at CU Boulder?
  
  The program prepares students to become researchers and teachers at major universities, emphasizing original research on financial markets and decision-making. Students acquire advanced technical skills in economic theory, finance theory, data analysis, and coding, and learn to identify promising research ideas, write compelling papers, and present their work effectively.