Non-US
Univ ranked Top 2 in Korea
Major: Econ ; Minor: Math
GPA : 3.95/4.5
Major : 4.1/4.5
Relevant Coursework:
Econometrics I,II Macroeconomics Dynamics, Game Theory, Financial economics
Analysis I,II, Topology I, Mathematical Statistics, Probability, Calculus I,II, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra I,II
Work Exp.:
6 months at an Asian global IB (Equity Research)
3 months at one of the major BBs (Credit Risk)
Research Exp.:
One paper (undergrad level) on derivatives
One paper (undergrad level) on exchange rates
Recom. Letters:
2-3 good ones ready from econ profs, and planning one extra from industry personnel.
How do you guys think would work out? I heard Phd Finance is a bit different from econ. How should I prepare?