Dr. Jordan Nickerson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jordan Nickerson is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. He is the Peter Noydena Brix Endowed Faculty Fellow. His academic journey includes a visiting appointment as an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an Assistant Professor role at Boston College. His research work explores various aspects of finance including Corporate Finance, Executive Compensation, Structured Finance, Credit Ratings, and Household Finance. Jordan is committed to advancing knowledge in these areas through rigorous empirical and theoretical analyses, contributing to the understanding of complex financial mechanisms.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

Foster School of Business, University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and researching in Finance.

Visiting Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — 2021-08-31

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research and taught finance courses.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2020-08-31

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

Engaged in research and taught courses in Finance.

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
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  • 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.