Dr. Emma Rasiel

Professor

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Biography

Emma Rasiel is the Richard Y. Li Professor of the Practice in Economics at Duke University. She serves as the Teaching Director of the Duke Financial Economics Center and has held various academic roles, including Associate Chair and Professor of Practice in Economics. Emma actively develops and delivers curricular and extracurricular programs aimed at enhancing the preparedness of Duke undergraduates for careers in business and finance. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Practical Financial Markets, Intermediate Finance, and Behavioral Finance. With research interests that intersect educational practices and economic frameworks, Emma has authored multiple journal articles. She earned her Ph.D. from Duke University in 2003, along with an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. from the University of Oxford. Her extensive background in finance and economic theory has been pivotal for both her students and the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Richard Y. Li Professor of Practice

2022-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professorship focused on advanced teaching practices within economics.

Associate Chair

2020-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Administrative leadership role within the economics department.

Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Duke Financial Economics Center • Durham, NC

Leadership in developing financial economics curricular and extracurricular programs.

Professor of Practice

2015-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Engagement in teaching and curriculum development in economics.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)