MFIN8896

PhD Sem: Topics in Empirical Corporate Finance

Name: PhD Sem: Topics in Empirical Corporate Finance
Rating: 4.92 (28 reviews)

This Ph.D. course considers topics that are at the center of ongoing research in corporate finance. We will cover both new theoretical research and the applications of empirical methods to corporate finance. Examples of topics that we will consider are: corporate governance, financial contracting with applications to debt contracts and executive compensation, and the market for corporate control.

Course overview

Department: Finance
School: CSOM
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.92 / 5

Based on 28 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Vyacheslav Fos
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.84/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Vyacheslav Fos · Fulton Hall 240 Tu 09:00AM-11:30AM · Offered