Dr. Frank Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frank Liu is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Western Australia, where he specializes in asset pricing, corporate finance, economic history, and private equity. Liu has an extensive publication record and has contributed to prestigious journals including Business History, Economic History Review, Financial Analysts Journal, and Journal of Corporate Finance, among others. In recognition of his teaching excellence, he has received numerous awards, including the AAUT Citation Award in 2019. Liu completed his PhD in Finance at the University of Queensland, after earning dual bachelor's degrees in Actuarial Studies and Finance with First Class Honours from the Australian National University. He is an active researcher who takes on a supervisory role for various PhD and Honours students, and he has served on the Faculty Advisory Board for Continuity Capital Partners Pty Limited. His research interests are closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on the intersections of finance, history, and corporate governance in Australia and beyond. Liu's course offerings include Introduction to Finance, where he imparts foundational knowledge to undergraduate students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research in Finance, supervising PhD and Honours students.

Awards

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AAUT Citation Award

2019-01-01
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UWA Award for Excellence in Teaching

2023-01-01
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Excellence Award

2022-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Finance (FINA1221)

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.