Dr. Antonio Bernardo

Professor

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Biography

With over 30 years of experience at UCLA Anderson, Antonio "Tony" Bernardo has taught more than 5,000 students. He highlights his passion for education, particularly enjoying moments when students engage deeply with business issues, enhancing their learning experience. In 2019, he was appointed the ninth dean of UCLA Anderson, a position he will hold until June 30, 2025. Bernardo’s research focuses on corporate finance, covering topics such as optimal capital structures, debt-equity financing, and designing compensation systems for healthcare providers. He has provided policy recommendations for bailouts of distressed firms in his recent research, indicating his active engagement with current economic issues. Aside from his extensive list of publications and teaching accolades, Bernardo also serves as an associate editor for the Critical Finance Review and Financial Management. His broad research interests embody a commitment to addressing diverse financial topics, which he believes enriches his learning and that of his students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

UCLA Anderson School of Management • Los Angeles, CA

A faculty member at UCLA Anderson, focusing on corporate finance and teaching courses to graduate students.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.