Dr. Bulent Gultekin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bulent Gultekin is an Associate Professor in the Finance Department at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a faculty member since 1981 and has held various prominent positions, including Director of the Emerging Economies Program and Co-Director of the Weiss Center for International Financial Research. He has also served as a Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and as a Chief Adviser in the Polish Ministry of Privatization. Gultekin's academic qualifications include a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree from Bogazici University. His research primarily focuses on corporate finance, capital markets, financial development, and privatization. His consulting experience spans several countries and includes advising governmental organizations on issues related to economic reform. Gultekin has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, examining topics such as capital market segmentation and interest rate risks. Additionally, he has received multiple teaching awards for his effectiveness in the classroom and commitment to student learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of finance.

Governor

— Present

Central Bank of Republic Turkey •

Oversaw monetary policy and financial regulation for Turkey.

Chief Adviser

— Present

Ministry of Privatization • Poland

Advised on privatization strategies and economic reforms.

Courses

Independent Study Advanced Corporate Finance Finance Buyouts & Acquisitions Global Modular Course Finance Emerging Markets

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.