Dr. George Tannous

Professor

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Biography

George Tannous is an accomplished Professor and the George Dembroski Investment Scholar at the University of Saskatchewan. His teaching interests cover a wide range of financial subjects including selection management, investments, fixed income securities analysis, corporate finance, and personal finance. Tannous designed various undergraduate courses aimed at providing practical investing experience, managing significant portfolio funds now valued at over $1.92 million. His dedication to student success has been recognized with the 2016 Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching. Tannous has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as income smoothing in banks, market microstructure, and executive turnover in merger announcements. His current research interests include credit derivatives, corporate ownership structures, and regulatory impacts on banking performance. Tannous engages in the development of educational materials and has collaborated with the Institute of Canadian Bankers and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada to enhance financial education. He also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in financial decision-making through his coursework.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Conducting advanced research in finance and delivering lectures in investment management and corporate finance.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of intent
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.