Our department has an unrelenting commitment to be among the best research departments and to develop students who will become significant leaders in the profession.
Prepare for an academic career in finance.
- One of the largest finance departments in the U.S. with 27 faculty members
- Widely recognized as one of the top finance departments in the world
- Recent graduates include placements at: Southern Methodist University, Cornell University, and Peking University HSBC Business School
Areas of Faculty Research
We offer students the opportunity to work with faculty in numerous domains, such as:
- Asset Pricing
- Banking
- Behavioral Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Fund Management
- Household Finance
- Market Microstructure
- Real Estate
Matt Billett
"We have 25 to 30 active faculty spanning every area of research. Students at Kelley are exposed to an exceptional set of top-notch research."
Kayla Freeman
“Faculty are always willing to discuss our projects and give us advice on how to advance our research.”
Yifei Mao
"The unparalleled education and support that I obtained at Kelley is crucial in helping me forge my career path."