Dr. Grace Lepone

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Grace obtained her PhD from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, where she was a recipient of the CMCRC scholarship. Her doctoral research was sponsored by the Corporate Governance Centre at the Australian Securities Exchange and the BT Financial Group, focusing on directors’ trading reporting and investor psychology behavior. Grace has a strong academic interest in behavioral finance and market microstructure, engaging in experimental studies to better understand these areas. She has served as a research consultant and market analyst, leveraging her expertise to yield insights into complex financial phenomena. Over the last few years, Grace has been involved in multiple projects related to capital markets, serving as a primary chief investigator. She is active in collaborative research, contributing to the academic community and expanding knowledge through her initiatives in finance and governance. Grace’s research outputs have been recognized annually, demonstrating her active engagement with various research outputs and projects over the years.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Researcher

— Present

Macquarie Graduate School of Management • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research in the fields of corporate governance and behavioral finance.

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
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).