Dr. Deniz Yavuz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Deniz Yavuz is an Associate Professor at Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business, bringing extensive expertise in finance and corporate governance. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Yale School of Management, where he also earned his MBA, and completed a Master’s in Management at Bogazici University, along with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering. Yavuz has contributed significantly to the academic community through his research in finance, strategy, and accounting, with publications in top-tier journals. His work has garnered attention from major media outlets such as Bloomberg and Institutional Investor. He is the founding director of the Purdue Fintech Center and has collaborated with prestigious institutions including the World Bank and various investment banks. Yavuz has been recognized as a Distinguished Teacher and has received multiple research grants and awards for his contributions to education and research. His teaching and research focus on the intersection of innovation, digital economy, and private equity, equipping future leaders with the necessary tools to navigate complex financial landscapes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches courses and conducts research in finance, specializing in corporate governance and fintech.

Founding Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Purdue Fintech Center • West Lafayette, IN

Leads initiatives in financial technology research and education.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Washington University St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

Collaborated on research projects related to finance and investment.

Visiting Faculty

— Present

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

Taught finance and management courses.

Awards

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Distinguished Teacher Award

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Institute for Quantitative Investment Research (INQUIRE) Europe Grant

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John Marry Willis Young Faculty Scholar Award

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CIBER Faculty International Research Grant

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Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) Research Grant

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Blake Family Fund Ethics, Governance Leadership Research Grant

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.