Dr. Jennifer Koski

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jennifer Koski. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Jennifer Koski is a Professor at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, holding the Kirby L. Cramer Endowed Chair in Finance and serving as the Associate Dean for Academic Faculty Affairs. She has been part of the University of Washington since 1991, contributing significantly to the field of finance with a focus on business valuation, corporate finance, dividend payout policy, and stock splits. Koski received her Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1991, an MBA from Harvard University in 1987, and a BS from Brown University in 1983. Her industry experience includes a role as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs & Company from 1983 to 1985. Over the years, she has been recognized with numerous teaching awards for her excellence in education, including the PACCAR Award for Teaching Excellence and the Charles E. Summer Outstanding Teaching Award.

Research Interests

Equity Offerings Short Selling Credit Ratings Convertible Bonds Stock Splits Dividend Policy Information Processing Securities Markets

Experience

Professor

1991-09-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in finance.

Financial Analyst

1983-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Goldman Sachs & Company • New York, NY

Analyzed financial data and market performance.

Awards

#

PACCAR Award Teaching Excellence

#

Charles E. Summer Outstanding Teaching Award

#

Daniel R. Siegel Service Award

#

Ron Crockett Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching

#

Ron Crockett Award for Innovation in Education

#

Lex N. Gamble Family Award for Excellence in Development and Curriculum Innovation

#

Dean’s Citizenship Award

#

Andrew V. Smith Faculty Development Award

#

PhD Mentor Year Award

#

Burlington Northern Foundation Faculty Achievement Award

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.