PhD in Econ/Finance

Hey, has anyone here pursued a PhD in Econ or Finance? What did your application consist of and does experience at an investment bank help? Specifically what roles? I'm assuming research is a big part of it.

 

Haven't pursued, but know many finance & econ PhDs from different past experiences.

Most of them have no private sector experience before getting the PhD.  Most of them are straight through, and some work in think-tank or public sector kind of roles.  And a few of them did the a post-college analyst stint (either in IB or something else) but this is the minority by far.  Not typical.

 

I'm considering applying, but I work at a bank and I am also getting a masters degree at the same time. I was hoping to apply to a doctorate program after completing my degree. I was hoping real world exposure would help me develop research ideas.

 
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