Dr. Denis Schweizer

Professor

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Biography

Denis Schweizer is a Full Professor at Concordia University in the John Molson School of Business. He holds a Doctorate from the European Business School and has a strong background in business administration, having previously studied at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University in Frankfurt. In his career, he has worked as a research assistant and executive education program developer at the PFI Private Finance Institute and has taught at various universities, including WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management and New York University. He was appointed Assistant Professor in 2008 and progressed to Associate Professor in 2014, subsequently becoming a Full Professor in 2020. His research interests encompass Alternative Investments, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Corporate Finance, and Entrepreneurial Finance among others. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and received numerous awards for his academic contributions, including the Helena Yli-Renko Research Impact Award. Additionally, he has served on editorial boards for multiple financial journals and has led significant research projects, securing substantial funding. As a passionate educator, he has been recognized for teaching excellence with several awards and has contributed to shaping the investment management curriculum at Concordia.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

John Molson School of Business, Concordia University • Montreal, Canada

Full Professor with expertise in finance and investments, involved in research and teaching at various levels.

Awards

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Helena Yli-Renko Research Impact Award

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.