Dr. John Chu

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Chu is an Associate Professor at Monash University, specializing in finance. His research focuses on the misreporting mechanisms that contributed to the Great Recession, examining the roles of Systematically Important Banks and the dynamics of loan origination and liquidity. He has published work in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Finance and the Review of Financial Studies. His research has garnered several accolades, including the William F. Sharpe Award, and he is actively involved in presenting his findings at prominent academic conferences such as the American Finance Association and the Western Finance Association. In addition to his research contributions, John has received funding for his proposals from the Early Career Scheme Research Grants Council in Hong Kong. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. John joined Monash University in August 2016 and continues to impact the field of finance through teaching and research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.