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About the PhD Finance Program

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Finance professor Jeff Netter talks with students after class.

The PhD in Business Administration with an area of emphasis in Finance (PhD in Finance) is designed to prepare students for a career of teaching and research at a major university or for a career as a financial researcher at a major corporation or research agency. The content of the program consists of a strong foundation in financial and economic theory, and advanced seminars in corporate finance, investments, research methodology, and other topics of interest to the field.

Prospective applicants can obtain information about the Terry College's PhD program, including admission requirements, application deadlines and application materials from the Terry College PhD website. More specific information about the PhD in Finance including a sample plan of study, course descriptions and faculty bios can be found at the Department of Finance's PhD page.

Contact Information

Department of Finance
Terry College of Business
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6254
706-542-4450
706-542-9434 (fax)

Department Head

Jeffry M. Netter
456 Brooks Hall
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-3654
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Graduate Coordinator

Annette Poulsen
459 Brooks Hall
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-3645
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