60 monthsProgramme duration
08 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Through Robinson’s Ph.D. in finance, you will be prepared for a successful career in academia, government institutions, or the private sector.
You will undertake a rigorous course of study based on economic and financial theory as well as applied methods. In addition to building the skills necessary for undertaking original research, you will develop collaborative relationships with leading research faculty in key areas of finance, including corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions. Recent graduates from the Ph.D. program typically have obtained placements at major U.S. research universities and teaching institutions.
Tailor Your Program of Study
You will play an active role in designing your program of study during the coursework phase of the program. You will take 15 hours of research methods courses, 18 hours of discipline-specific coursework within your major, and nine hours dedicated to a secondary area of interest.
Focus on Research
Research is the main component of the Ph.D. program. You will be mentored by highly productive research faculty and strongly encouraged to publish in scholarly journals and present research papers at national and regional conferences. You will be encouraged to attend Robinson’s Research Workshops as well.
Join Robinson Ph.D. Fellows
You automatically will become a member of the Robinson Ph.D. Fellows student organization. Through the organization, you will foster a sense of community with other doctoral students and make valuable connections with faculty. You also will receive academic and professional development support. Key activities include but are not limited to:
You will undertake a rigorous course of study based on economic and financial theory as well as applied methods. In addition to building the skills necessary for undertaking original research, you will develop collaborative relationships with leading research faculty in key areas of finance, including corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions. Recent graduates from the Ph.D. program typically have obtained placements at major U.S. research universities and teaching institutions.
Tailor Your Program of Study
You will play an active role in designing your program of study during the coursework phase of the program. You will take 15 hours of research methods courses, 18 hours of discipline-specific coursework within your major, and nine hours dedicated to a secondary area of interest.
Focus on Research
Research is the main component of the Ph.D. program. You will be mentored by highly productive research faculty and strongly encouraged to publish in scholarly journals and present research papers at national and regional conferences. You will be encouraged to attend Robinson’s Research Workshops as well.
Join Robinson Ph.D. Fellows
You automatically will become a member of the Robinson Ph.D. Fellows student organization. Through the organization, you will foster a sense of community with other doctoral students and make valuable connections with faculty. You also will receive academic and professional development support. Key activities include but are not limited to:
- New student orientation sessions
- Lunch and Learn seminars focusing on topics of relevance to all Ph.D. students such as insurance, taxation, and investments; publishing in academic journals; surviving the comprehensive exams; Mplus statistical modeling; the Institutional Review Board process; and how to conceptualize, plan, and execute your dissertation
- Sponsored travel to assist in presenting your research at premier conferences in your field of study
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Through Robinson’s Ph.D. in finance, you will be prepared for a successful career in academia, government institutions, or the private sector.
You will undertake a rigorous course of study based on economic and financial theory as well as applied methods. In addition to building the skills necessary for undertaking original research, you will develop collaborative relationships with leading research faculty in key areas of finance, including corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions. Recent graduates from the Ph.D. program typically have obtained placements at major U.S. research universities and teaching institutions.
Tailor Your Program of Study
You will play an active role in designing your program of study during the coursework phase of the program. You will take 15 hours of research methods courses, 18 hours of discipline-specific coursework within your major, and nine hours dedicated to a secondary area of interest.
Focus on Research
Research is the main component of the Ph.D. program. You will be mentored by highly productive research faculty and strongly encouraged to publish in scholarly journals and present research papers at national and regional conferences. You will be encouraged to attend Robinson’s Research Workshops as well.
Join Robinson Ph.D. Fellows
You automatically will become a member of the Robinson Ph.D. Fellows student organization. Through the organization, you will foster a sense of community with other doctoral students and make valuable connections with faculty. You also will receive academic and professional development support. Key activities include but are not limited to:
You will undertake a rigorous course of study based on economic and financial theory as well as applied methods. In addition to building the skills necessary for undertaking original research, you will develop collaborative relationships with leading research faculty in key areas of finance, including corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions. Recent graduates from the Ph.D. program typically have obtained placements at major U.S. research universities and teaching institutions.
Tailor Your Program of Study
You will play an active role in designing your program of study during the coursework phase of the program. You will take 15 hours of research methods courses, 18 hours of discipline-specific coursework within your major, and nine hours dedicated to a secondary area of interest.
Focus on Research
Research is the main component of the Ph.D. program. You will be mentored by highly productive research faculty and strongly encouraged to publish in scholarly journals and present research papers at national and regional conferences. You will be encouraged to attend Robinson’s Research Workshops as well.
Join Robinson Ph.D. Fellows
You automatically will become a member of the Robinson Ph.D. Fellows student organization. Through the organization, you will foster a sense of community with other doctoral students and make valuable connections with faculty. You also will receive academic and professional development support. Key activities include but are not limited to:
- New student orientation sessions
- Lunch and Learn seminars focusing on topics of relevance to all Ph.D. students such as insurance, taxation, and investments; publishing in academic journals; surviving the comprehensive exams; Mplus statistical modeling; the Institutional Review Board process; and how to conceptualize, plan, and execute your dissertation
- Sponsored travel to assist in presenting your research at premier conferences in your field of study
Admission Requirements
7.5+
101+
- Online application and $50 application fee
- Tests scores - GMAT or GRE
- College transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume – All applicants must submit an updated résumé.
- Letters of Recommendation – Three letters of recommendation are required.
- Interview – If an interview or additional information is required, applicants will be notified.
- Immunization Certification – Immunization forms should be sent directly to the Immunization Office after an offer of admission is accepted by the applicant.
08 Jan 2026
5 Years
Aug
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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