Dr. Gary Tian

Professor

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Biography

Professor Tian has published nearly 100 refereed journal articles in areas including corporate finance, governance, and Chinese capital markets. His studies are highly cited, placing him in the top 1% of his field. He has an impressive citation record with an h-index of 47 and over 9,000 citations on Google Scholar. His works have been featured in leading journals such as Management Science, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, and Journal of Corporate Finance. Professor Tian has successfully supervised more than 25 PhD students and currently serves as the Deputy Editor for the Accounting & Finance journal. He is a board member of the Asian Finance Association and has received numerous accolades for his research, including the Excellent Research Paper Award at the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal. His recent projects focus on politically connected firms and their influence on financial decisions, demonstrating the significant impact of his research in understanding the complexities of corporate finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney

Conducting research and teaching in corporate finance and governance.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).