rashmi12

Thanks for your reply. Consider me as a novice. So for a starter, can you guys answer this question : "what are different branches of theoretical finance are there which uses statistics extensively and are researched in b-schools". Only this information will help to get the names of few pros who work in those fields. I simply can't go and read every research paper out there to understand if that research paper uses statistics or not. Any help would be appreciated. Even now I am not clear, just let me know the names of top 10 finance professors from b-schools. I will go through all of their research work done till now to understand various branches of "finance which uses statistics extensively and are funded by b-schools" Thanks.

Thank you all for your responses! Though those were not very helpful (:p), but still thanks for replying.

I have a finance background as well. I worked for a BB IB in FID for 4 years. Thus, I have a natural affinity towards the subject, and I love it.

Hi all, I am an aspirant for Finance PhD. My background is Statistics. I have been advised on this forum (as well as I am extremely interested) to focus my research interest on topics of finance research which uses statistics extensively. It would be great if you guys can point out the areas of research in finance which uses statistics extensively. I have been told that Corporate Finance, and Statistical Arbitrage uses Statistics extensively. But what are the other fields of research? Also, please let me know top 20 schools which are great for those areas of research in finance. Please specifically mention for Stat Arb at the least (would be much helpful if names of researchers/profs are also mentioned). Thanks! Regards Rashmi

HI fellas, I have decided upon pursuing a phd in either finance or accountancy, as I like both the subjects equally. It would be really helpful if you guys can let me know how good my profile is and what are my chances of getting into top 10 phd programs for both the field. My profile Indian, 28 years old. GMAT : 750 (51 Quant, 39 Verbal), 5.5 AWA I am currently working as a research assistant for last 2 months with an accounting prof at a top Indian business school. Just finished my MBA last year with an overall CGPA of 3.5 from the same business school and 3.72 in core courses. My average CGPA in accountancy/finance/eco/stat subjects is more than 3.75. Before that I worked at one of the top investment bank for four years in India in fixed income division, with an experience in financial modeling and algorithmic trading. My graduation and post-graduation is in Statistics from one of India's most premier institute, where I had most sophisticated math, stat, and programming courses. Though my undergraduate cgpa is below average, while post-graduate cgpa is just above average. I also represented my state in regional mathematics olympiad. I am mostly interested in Finance, because of my professional background. However, I was introduced to accountancy during my MBA, and got really interested in the subject. As I mentioned, I am currently exploring more about accounting research through RA. I have selected following programs in finance for applying: Stanford GSB Booth Wharton Haas Stern Kellogg Sloan Duke and the following programs for Accountancy: Stanford Booth Wharton ULCA Harvard Austin It would be great if you can review my profile and give me a fair idea regarding my chances for them. It would also be great if you guys can suggest some other schools which might be good for consideration as well. In accountancy, I am thinking of research in archival in financial accounting. Thanks a lot in advance. Regards, Rashmi.