Dr. Joseph Woolridge

Professor

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Biography

Joseph R. Woolridge is a Professor of Finance at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He received his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Iowa in 1979. Woolridge has extensive expertise in valuation consequences, corporate strategic investment, and financial decision-making, including stock recommendations and earnings forecasts. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Corporation Finance, which provides a comprehensive understanding of financial principles necessary for managing a business, and various specialized topics focusing on investment management and empirical market microstructure. He is actively involved in developing strategic business plans that integrate key business functions, promoting critical thinking among students. His courses also include hands-on experiences in managing student-led investment funds, offering students a practical perspective on financial management.

Research Interests

Courses

Corporation Finance Investment Management Empirical Market Microstructure Nittany Lion Fund Management

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.