Dr. Christopher Geczy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Geczy is an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Finance. He has been a faculty member since 1997 and holds the position of Academic Director for both the Wharton Wealth Management Initiative and the Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research. Geczy has a diverse educational background, having received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Finance and Econometrics from the University of Chicago, now known as the Booth School. He is actively involved in teaching and has co-created a full course on hedge funds, regularly teaches investment management, and has developed curriculum focused on sustainable and ESG investing. In addition to his teaching role, Geczy is the Academic Director for several Executive Education programs at Wharton, including programs in partnership with SIFMA and the CFA Institute. His expertise extends into the domain of wealth management, specifically addressing the unique challenges faced by ultra-high-net-worth families. His efforts focus on equipping financial advisors with advanced strategies to manage assets and sustain family wealth across generations.

Research Interests

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.