Dr. Ilias Tsiakas

Professor

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Biography

Ilias Tsiakas is a Professor and Lang Chair in Finance at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. He has extensive experience in academia, having served as a Graduate Program Coordinator for both MA in Financial Economics and PhD in Economics in the Department of Economics and Finance. He has also been a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto and an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick. His research interests are primarily in Asset Pricing, International Finance, Financial Econometrics, and Climate Finance, with numerous publications in leading finance journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Review of Financial Studies. Tsiakas has been involved in significant research efforts, receiving grants from influential organizations such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Tsiakas has been recognized with several awards including the Paul MacPherson Teaching Award at the University of Guelph and has been acknowledged for his outstanding teaching at the University of Warwick. His scholarly contributions consistently bridge theoretical finance and practical implications, making impactful contributions to both academic literature and practitioner outlets.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Currently serves as Graduate Program Coordinator for MA Financial Economics and PhD Economics.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Warwick • Warwick, UK

Awards

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Paul MacPherson Teaching Award

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Lang Research Impact Award

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Outstanding Article Award

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Outstanding MBA Teacher Award

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Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).