PhD in Management - Finance in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

University of California Irvine | Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

Finance encompasses a diverse array of subjects such as corporate investment strategies, funding choices, asset valuation, investment portfolio oversight, and the dynamics of market prices and investor behavior. Beyond equipping students with comprehensive foundational knowledge, Merage's Finance program cultivates essential skills to harness financial opportunities in today's digital landscape. Supporting this overarching goal, the finance faculty members are distinguished leaders in their fields, specializing in investment strategies, wealth management, behavioral economics, risk assessment, and financial theory. The Finance department prioritizes outstanding educational delivery across undergraduate, MBA, Master of Finance (MFin), and PhD curricula. These programs provide extensive grounding in financial principles while incorporating cutting-edge industry trends and academic discoveries. The Business Administration bachelor's degree incorporates fundamental financial management and investment coursework alongside specialized electives. Within Merage's MBA offerings, the core financial management course aligns with the institution's digital-first approach, complemented by various elective options. Additionally, the specialized Master of Finance degree delivers an extensive graduate-level finance curriculum. The PhD track provides rigorous, research-intensive training in financial economics, equipping graduates for distinguished careers in academia.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent from the undergraduate institution is required. Please upload copies of transcripts for each college and university attended with your online application. Transcripts that are scanned and uploaded to the site are considered unofficial. We will conduct the initial review process with unofficial transcripts, however, if you are selected for an interview, you will need to provide official copies of transcripts from your degree issuing institution. Official transcripts must be received before a final admissions decision can be granted.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
All applicants are required to take either the GMAT or GRE.
We require a minimum score of 600 for the paper-based test or 100 for the Internet-based test. TOEFL scores are valid for up to two years from your test date.
IELTS, the minimum required score for admission is 7, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.

Tuition USD 26,802

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