Dr. Isabelle Bajeux Besnainou

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Biography

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou is the Dean and Richard P. Simmons Professor at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. She earned a PhD in Mathematical Applied Economics from the University of Paris 9 in 1989, and has held various academic positions focusing on finance, particularly in portfolio optimization and risk management. Her extensive publication record includes articles in leading journals such as Quantitative Finance, Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, and Mathematical Finance. Bajeux-Besnainou has made significant contributions to the fields of finance, with research interests that span dynamic portfolio choice, stochastic hedging, and the implications of tracking errors in portfolio allocation. She is a member of several prestigious advisory boards, including the EFMD EQUIS Accreditation Board, and has held various directorship roles in organizations aimed at enhancing business practices and education. Through her leadership at the Tepper School, she aims to foster an innovative and analytic approach to business education.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

— Present

Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Oversees all academic and administrative functions of the Tepper School, including faculty management, curriculum development, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.