Any idea about University of Alberba's Finance?

[walidreza]

Hi,
How would you evaluate Alberta's Finance PhD program? In Canada and North America? Prof. Morck is there but.............. Do you consider it as one of the top 3 in Canada?
Waiting for feedback.

[EE570]

I would not rank U of A's program in the top three. I would say that U of T, Queen's, York, UBC, UWO, Mcgill, and maybe U of Calgary (they are are starting to increase the quality of their program) would all be better options.

Also, I did an Engineering degree at U of A.

[walidreza]

if u look into research output of Canadian universities, then Mcgill and Alberta are the same. And York, UWO, Queens and U of Calgary lie far behind!! This is how I ranked universities before applying. Can you tell me how you have rank ed those programs?

[EE570]

I did not use any particular ranking method, though I suppose I should have if I was going to post my opinion. But you can have a look at U of A's placements then look at the placements of the others.

Also, I am slightly biased towards asset pricing/ risk management/ derivatives so that may have influenced me somewhat.

Can you provide the link you used that provided research output.

All the best

[walidreza]

I got ur point. For asset pricing, U of T is the best. However, i recommend you to rethink on York and Queens (and of course, U of Calgary). Queens is really good in economics but finance dept there is.................... Same reasoning goes for York. Both of them have good MBA programs but that does not mean a thing to potential finance PhD students, i hope.
You can look into ASU's website to get info on ranking. Given you have an MS in EE, I think you have a good chance at the best schools in Canada! Best,
Walid

[EE570]

Fair enough, I am just somewhat hesitant to give U of A the nod ahead of York or Queens, but you may be right about U of C, all though U of C has two top publications in the pipe (from Alexander David).

Again I am biased, and I probably would attend the other institutions before U of A if given admissions to each place. However, I am aware that different institutions appeal to different people and I am not trying to take anything away from U of A.

Are you going to U of A?

Oh, I don't have an MS in EE, I have a BSc in EE and a BSc in Applied Math and will have a MSc(research based) in Applied Math with a Financial Mathematics focus. I will be attending (accepted the offer the other day) a PhD Finance program in Canada in the Fall. Feel free to PM if you would like.

Cheers.

[GradCanada]

Hi guys,

I think U of A's PhD stands for sure after U of T , UBC and Mcgill and maybe Queens!

I have an MSC in Engineering From U of A and also an MSc in Finance from Sauder (UBC). I have turned down U of A's PhD offer 2 weeks ago. Dr. Mork is amazing though; if you are interested in Corporate Finance they have got an OK team. (I don't know why Prof. Mork is still at U of A!)lol

EE 570 may I ask which School you have picked? I have accepted a Canadian School's PhD offer for next year as well.

Good luck guys!

[EE570]

PM'ed you for the answer.