Dr. Gerard Hoberg

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Biography

Gerard Hoberg is a Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. His academic research primarily focuses on areas such as Big Data, Corporate Finance, Financial Crisis, Industrial Organization, and Innovation. Hoberg has introduced novel methodologies utilizing natural language processing techniques, particularly doc2vec, to measure firm scope and analyze financial data. He has published numerous articles that explore the intersection of financial media and institutional investment strategies. Notably, his work examines how institutional investors influence news production and engage in trading patterns that affect market mispricing. Beyond his research, he offers courses on Mergers and Acquisitions, providing practical insights into the complexities of corporate restructuring and financial strategies. Hoberg is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of financial systems through rigorous academic inquiry and actionable insights for industry practitioners.

Research Interests

Courses

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring Practical Application of Mergers and Acquisitions

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:714
Overall
Required:714
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Knowledge of Calculus
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Specialization Notes

MS in Finance is a rigorous program at Marshall School of Business.