On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Finance
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Finance at the University of California is a 5 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- A Haas PhD student interested in finance needs a strong course background in mathematics and statistics.
- Students must select from one of the six fields in order to apply to the program.
- Accounting
- Business and Public Policy
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management of Organizations
- Real Estate
- Students also attend frequent seminars to gain exposure to ongoing research, with speakers featured from other universities throughout the world.
- These seminars provide a forum for doctoral students to assess the relevance of academic research in their fields.
- Instruction in the program is separated into three general phases. The first encompasses formal coursework in basic and advanced subjects and generally requires two years.
- The second and third phases together usually require two to three years for completion.
- In addition to coursework, students are normally expected to serve as either teaching or research assistants for one or more semesters.
- In the classroom, faculty members emphasize both theory and practice by using a variety of teaching methods.
- Rankings of academic reputation consistently place the Haas faculty solidly in the top ten of business schools worldwide.
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
- Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
- The submission of GRE and GMAT scores is compulsory for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.