You’ll need to meet the minimum entrance requirements to apply (including a GMAT score of 650+ and GPA of 3.5+), and then apply online, plus have transcripts sent directly to the Department of Finance.

Finance PhD students receive full funding and have tuition waived and a living stipend of approximately $29,400 for serving as a graduate teaching assistant. Students are responsible for miscellaneous university fees of about $650 per semester.

Students from other University of Arizona doctoral programs can earn a PhD minor in finance by selecting one of two tracks and completing four graduate-level finance courses. There are two required prerequisites as well, both being offered in the summer prior to starting the program.

Thanks to in-depth preparation and an entire team of faculty supporting students’ placement efforts, our newly-minted finance PhDs fare well, finding excellent positions in Tier-1 educational institutions such as the Emory University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Tennessee.

With degrees from internationally recognized universities and a dedication to consistent publication in top finance journals, our faculty fuel a department-wide standard of excellence. They enjoy developing close research mentorships with our doctoral students and undertaking cutting-edge projects together.