Overview
Leading institutions around the globe continue to recognize the Finance doctoral program at Boston College as an unparalleled educational opportunity. Our PhD Program is highly regarded for its rigor, quality, and selectivity, as well as for its exceptional faculty and accomplished graduates. Within this critical discipline, our graduates are distinguished by their outstanding preparation as scholars. The Carroll School of Management produces leaders in the field whose work reflects a unique combination of theory and practice.
The Program begins with systematic and rigorous training in quantitative methods and economic and financial theory. By working on an independent research paper, you will develop the ability and skills to pursue original research. Through intensive teaching workshops and hands-on experience in the classroom, you will complete your teacher training.
As a Finance doctoral student, you will learn from exceptional faculty who are experts in their discipline. Collectively and individually, they are globally acclaimed for their scholarship, research, and mentorship. In addition, you will have access to the vast resources of the Carroll School of Management and Boston College communities - including the Burns Library, the Educational Resource Center, and the O'Neill Library.
In our continual pursuit of excellence, we have established high standards. Our mission is to ensure that you reap the rewards of a world-class doctoral education in Finance and to assist you in finding an academic position. To that end, I invite you to explore a world of opportunity at the Carroll School of Management - and beyond.
Jeffrey L. Ringuest
Associate Dean
Graduate Programs
