Our PhD students are trained in both theory & empirical analysis. Our modules have strong focus on the developments of critical thinking as well as interpersonal (writing, presentation, and communication collaboration) skills – most valuable skills required to be successful research scholars.
Business
Finance
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Department of Finance NUS Business School National University of Singapore Mochtar Riady Building, BIZ 1 #7-17 15 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119245Our distinguished faculty bring a wealth of knowledge and broad industry experience to provide our students with an enriching and stimulating business education. Our faculty’s research has been published in leading journals such as American Economic Review, Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 4 Years | 6 Years |
Outstanding bachelor’s degree of relevant discipline who are interested in the areas of investment and finance who seek to work in the finance industry upon graduation.
| Criteria | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| GPA | Undergraduate and Masters students with a solid grounding in quantitative methods in mathematics and/or statistics. |
GRE is optional. However, evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.
- Background in finance and/or economics would be additionally useful
- 2 reference reports from either the industry or academic sector
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Research experience (either arising from a thesis at the undergraduate or master’s degree programme) will be a strong plus.
- Evaluation of the research statement written by the applicant will form an important part of the admission process. Applicants are expected to have spent significant effort in preparing this statement, both in terms of content as well as writing. A candidate’s proficiency and depth of understanding of his or her research statement will be tested during a phone interview (for shortlisted candidates).
- Full admissions requirements
- Full application guide
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: May 1 2025 Application Closes: December 15 2025 | Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email the following year from May onwards |