The SEC offers a research-based graduate program that leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. This degree program is designed for students who wish to pursue pure research in their advanced education.
The objective of the PhD program is to provide a theoretical and research base to prepare graduates for educational and research positions in the economics industry. The program offers advanced research training based on individual interests and career aspirations to allow students to develop the ability to complete significant research in a specific area of applied economics. The intellectual and supportive environment fostered by the School encourages academic staff and students to collaborate to conduct research and disseminate information through scholarly publications and conference presentations. Graduates will make positive contributions to the growth and enhancement of economics education and research.
Main research areas:
Capital asset pricing
Derivative pricing
Portfolio management
Hedging strategies
Risk management
Fixed-income securities
Behavioral finance & Technical analysis
Stock market volatility
Econometric modeling in finance
Monetary theory and policy issues
Supervisors:
Professor Qiusheng Tian
Professor Chunpeng Yang
Professor Hai Song,Adjunct Professor and supervisor,Vice Governor of Guangdong Provincial Government
Professor Yinning Wei,Adjunct Professor and supervisor,Vice Chairman of China Insurance Regulatory Commission