Finance

A doctoral degree in finance qualifies you to pursue an academic career as a researcher and educator. An academic career provides not only tremendous intellectual freedom but makes it possible to work with bright people throughout your life. You can make a difference through the scholarly research you create, and the lives you shape through your teaching.

The starting salary for finance Ph.D. graduates’ often ranges from $180K to $250K, depending on placement, which is largely determined by performance in the doctoral program. Moreover, the job market for finance Ph.D.s has been strong, and in recent years more positions have been available than candidates pursuing jobs. It is not surprising that the position of a university professor is frequently ranked as one of the most desirable jobs in the world.

Why Finance?

A Ph.D. in finance provides a solid foundation in the theoretical and empirical tools of modern finance, drawing heavily on the discipline of economics. Students build on this foundation and apply these tools to study frontier issues in asset pricing, corporate finance, financial institutions, international finance, and behavioral finance. We develop the cutting-edge ideas that mutual fund managers, investment bankers, and CEOs use to make their firms more productive.

Why at Georgia Tech?

Georgia Tech Scheller's Ph.D. program is strongly research-oriented and emphasizes the early involvement of our students in research projects with worldwide leading faculty. The finance group has a proven track record of teaching students the skills necessary to conduct original research. Our Ph.D. students have gone on to publish a number of papers in leading finance journals. The Ph.D. program will also help you sharpen your instruction skills as you teach during the final years of the program.

Given the small size of the program, the tutorial-mentor model is the primary educational approach employed. Thus, doctoral students experience significant attention and support from a diverse set of world-class faculty.

How Do I Finance the Program?

If admitted to the program, we’ll pay you to go to school to get your degree! Your tuition will be waived and you will receive a monthly stipend.

Tuition and Financing