Dr. Gary Smith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gary has worked at the University of Western Australia (UWA) since 1998 and has a strong focus on research interests in financial markets. He has served as the coordinator for the Business Practicum and currently teaches International Finance. In the past, he has taught courses in Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Investment Finance, and Derivative Finance, including offshore online versions. His research expertise encompasses areas such as asset pricing and behavioral finance, highlighting his contributions to understanding financial dynamics. Gary has also been involved in grant funding through the School of Economics and Commerce, having received $3,914 for a project titled 'SMB (Small Big)', in collaboration with Dr. Robert Durand. With an h-index of 94 and a significant number of citations, Gary’s work actively contributes to the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching various finance courses and coordinating the Business Practicum.

Courses

International Finance Corporate Finance Managerial Finance Investment Finance Derivative Finance

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.