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The University of Missouri's Finance PhD program focuses on developing advanced research and teaching capabilities for academic careers. This rigorous program mandates at least 72 graduate credit hours beyond a bachelor's degree, typically spanning four to five years for completion.
Students enjoy a customizable curriculum tailored to their specific research interests. During the initial two years, coursework covers finance, accounting, economics, and statistical methods. After fulfilling these doctoral course requirements, candidates undertake comprehensive examinations featuring both written and oral components, usually administered before the third-year fall semester.
Through doctoral seminars and the comprehensive exam experience, students gain the necessary skills to produce innovative finance dissertations. These scholarly works tackle pressing issues relevant to corporate leaders, investment professionals, and government economic strategists. The program further facilitates collaborative research opportunities with distinguished faculty members from the Finance Department.