PhD in MANAGEMENT
Designed for aspiring academic professionals, the PhD program in Finance will provide you the personalized mentorship and rigorous educational platform from which to launch a successful career at a research-oriented university.
By exposing you to foundational theoretical models and cutting edge empirical methodologies, our world-renowned faculty will help you conduct exciting and impactful research, embrace innovative teaching, and engage in broader conversations on the role of finance in modern economies. We believe it is critical to build your research skills from the outset of your time in our program such that your research record stands out in a highly competitive academic job market.
Our faculty’s positions on the editorial boards of top academic journals, including Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and Journal of Financial Intermediation, further help students learn how to publish their research in top journals.
Pursuing a PhD in Finance at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business offers a uniquely rigorous and collaborative research environment. Our faculty are internationally recognized for their contributions across asset pricing, corporate finance, and financial econometrics. Doctoral students work closely with faculty from the beginning of the program, benefiting from a culture that values mentorship, intellectual openness, and joint research. The department’s active research clusters and hands-on guidance help students develop strong theoretical and empirical foundations early in their studies.
As a land-grant, research-1 university with science, technology and engineering in its DNA, Purdue provides the resources of a world-class institution and a commitment to accessible, high-impact education. At the Daniels School of Business, this means pairing rigorous research training with a supportive community — ensuring our doctoral students have the mentorship, tools, and momentum to thrive as scholars.
A key strength of our program is the vibrant academic community created through research seminars including internal workshops and visiting-scholar presentations. Students have regular opportunities to interact with leading researchers from top universities, present early work, and receive constructive feedback. This steady scholarly engagement accelerates research development and exposes students to the frontier of knowledge across multiple areas of finance.
The Daniels School also offers a supportive and caring culture that prioritizes student well-being and professional growth. Graduates of our program have a good placement record, securing academic positions at respected research universities. Altogether, Purdue provides a rigorous, collaborative, and nurturing environment that empowers students to build impactful research careers.
Purdue will place you in the heart of one of the nation’s most spirited college towns. You’ll enjoy the energy of a Big Ten campus alongside the ease and affordability of a community with a low cost of living. With Chicago and Indianapolis just a short drive away, you’ll experience an ideal balance of focus, accessibility, and conditions that support a positive doctoral journey.
Explore our Research publications >>
Adem Atmaz
Asset Pricing Theory, Derivatives Markets, Investor Beliefs
Craig Brown
Corporate Finance, Regulation of Financial Intermediaries; Government Financial Management
Sergey Chernenko
Corporate Finance, Financial Intermediation, Mutual Funds, Securitization, Liquidity
Mara Faccio
Corporate Finance, International Finance, Political Finance
Huseyin Gulen
Empirical Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance, Stock-Return Predictability, Political Uncertainty, Investor Belief
Peter Hansen
Corporate Finance Theory, Financial Econometrics, Behavioral Finance, Asset Pricing
Andreas Neuhierl
Empirical Asset Pricing, Financial Econometrics, Machine Learning
Ha Diep Nguyen
Corporate Finance, Household Finance, Credit Markets
Dejanir Silva
Asset Pricing, Macro Finance, Financial Intermediation
Michael Weber
Asset Pricing, Macroeconomics, International Finance, and Household Finance
Deniz Yavuz
Corporate finance, Corporate Governance, Fintech, Networks, Entrepreneurship
Graduates of Purdue's Finance PhD program over the years have secured placements at top research universities in the U.S. and abroad, including...
For detailed descriptions of the courses, please visit Purdue’s online Course Catalog.
If you have questions about doctoral study in Finance, feel free to contact our PhD Coordinator, Dr. Adem Atmaz, at aatmaz@purdue.edu.
For questions about the admissions process or other PhD programs at the Daniels School of Business, email businessphd@purdue.edu and an Admissions Specialist will connect you with the appropriate department representative.
