Dr. David Ding

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Ding is an Associate Professor in Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Memphis and an MBA in Finance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to his role as Associate Professor, he serves as the Director of the CFA University Affiliation Program. His areas of expertise include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, Corporate Governance, Emerging Markets, and Market Microstructure. Ding has published widely in renowned academic journals and contributed to both academic books and case studies. He has a rich background in research focusing on the determinants of corporate finance and its impact on market dynamics. His professional journey includes being the President of the Asian Finance Association and participating in noteworthy educational programs at Harvard Business School. Additionally, he emphasizes experiential learning in his teaching methodology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Finance (Education)

2011-01-01 — Present

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

Director, CFA University Affiliation Program

2015-01-01 — Present

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

Associate Professor Finance Practice

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

Director, Master of Applied Finance (China)

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

President

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Asian Finance Association • Singapore

Awards

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Fellow

2011-01-01
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Participant

2006-01-01

Requirements for Singapore Management University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
GMAT
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Good Bachelor's degree Master's degree is useful but not required
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Degree Certificates and Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Two Referee Reports
Specialization Notes

This entry applies generally to the PhD in Business specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources.