Dr. Anamaria Cociorva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anamaria Cociorva is a doctoral student and lecturer at Lund University specializing in Accounting and Corporate Finance. Her research is inherently empirical, with a focus on credit ratings, a hot topic within the broader field of corporate finance that has garnered renewed interest following the Global Financial Crisis of 2009. Cociorva explores the conflicts of interest inherent in the credit rating process and investigates the accuracy and impact of ratings on market participants. Utilizing empirical analysis and panel regression techniques for identification strategies, she uncovers causal relationships related to financial constraints measured by credit ratings. At the master's level, she teaches corporate valuation and introductory financial econometrics, designing lab sessions that utilize e-views software to assist students. Additionally, she has supervised approximately 15 bachelor's theses and guided student groups through econometrics data-related inquiries over several semesters.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Student

2018-09-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Conducting research on credit ratings and financial constraints, teaching courses at the master's level.

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.