Dr. Harald Hau

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Biography

Harald Hau is a Full Professor of Finance at the University of Geneva and the Managing Director of the Geneva Finance Research Institute. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1996. His academic journey includes teaching at French business schools such as ESSEC from 2001 to 2011 and INSEAD in Fontainebleau, Singapore. He has served as a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and has been affiliated with prestigious institutions including the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank. His research focuses on international finance and financial stability, and he has published extensively in top finance and economics journals. His work has garnered multiple awards, including the Joseph de la Vega Prize from the Federation of European Stock Exchanges and several other accolades for his contributions to finance research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
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Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.