Ph.D. in Finance Profile Evaluation, Economics Background

[FinanceEcon]

Hi

 

I have started considering applying to Finance Ph.Ds as a diversification option for Econ phd applications or perhaps as a first choice given some of the advantages that business school phds seem to have. A profile evaluation is appreciated.

 

All advice pointing out differences or similarities between the two application processes is welcome.

 

Stats:

University of Southern California

Double Major in Mathematics and Economics

Overall GPA: 3.88

 

Math Courses:

Calc 1-3: A

Linear Algebra: A

Probability Theory(MVC prereq): A-

Mathematical Statistics: A

Real Analysis 1+2: A

Topology: A

Advanced Linear Algebra B+

 

Econ Courses (All A grades):

Intermediate Micro + Macro

Econometrics

Advanced Econometrics

Thesis course

 

I've taken 3 programming courses for A grades.

 

I was in the honors research program at my Economics department and have good contacts with the professors there if that is relevant.

 

I have never taken a business or finance course.

 

I'm currently working a finance job in a boutique asset management firm and plan on staying here for two years.

 

Not sure if my profile is appropriate at all? Or if it is, where I should be applying.

 

Thanks all.