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PhD Program in Finance

The Finance Department of Guanghua School conducts top level research in financial economics, creating and promoting knowledge for both academia and industry. Our faculty members publish regularly in top international journals. The department aims to be the best of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as a global leader.

The department has a pool of talented students and a well-designed curriculum. Our Ph.D. placements are mainly with top universities and government agencies in China. The department is also a major supplier of high-quality employees and senior managers in China's finance industry, with which we have developed close ties.

Because of our academic reputation and our engagement with the rapid development of China's financial market, we also provide valuable policy advice to the industry and various government bodies.

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  • General Information
  • Sub-fields of Study
  • Training Plan
  • Curriculum
  • Applicant Expectations

Degree Title:

Doctor of Economics

Master of Finance (for pre-doctoral program students who do not qualify for the PhD program)

Duration of Study:

Current Master's Degree Holders

4 years (PhD Program)


Current Bachelor's Degree Holders

5 years (Pre-doctoral program + PhD program)

2 years (for pre-doctoral program students who do not qualify for the full PhD program, will be granted a Master's degree instead)

Offering Unit:

Department of Finance

Department Website:

https://en.gsm.pku.edu.cn/finance/

The subfields of finance include:

Asset Pricing

Corporate Finance

Household Finance

Real Estate

China-related Topics

Fintech

The program provides students with solid training in modern finance theories and empirical methods. It provides opportunities to study the practice of Chinese finance issues.

Coursework

TA & RA work

Comprehensive exam (Writing and oral exams)

International Exchange program

Dissertation proposal and final defense


The close relationship between faculties and graduate students often leads students to publish world-class finance research articles.

1st & 2nd semesters: Courses

3rd semester: First year paper, Courses

4th semester: Written and oral Qualify exam

After Qualify exam: Thesis

5th – 6th semester: Second year paper

5th year: Graduation

Read more information through the syllabus of finance.

Adequate training in Economics, Finance, Mathematics

Strong academic curiosity and research interest in finance.

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