Dr. Joshua Pollet

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

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

Biography

Joshua Pollet is a Professor in the Department of Finance and the Associate Chair of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University and a B.A. in Economics from Emory University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His academic career includes positions at the University of Illinois, where he has been a Professor since 2021, an Associate Professor from 2012 to 2021, and previously an Assistant Professor. He has also held roles at Michigan State University and Emory University. Joshua's research primarily focuses on how stock prices react to information, corporate managers' behaviors influenced by this information, and the impact of investor inattention on management decisions. He examines critical themes like the relationship between investor inattention and stock prices, capital structure timing, and decision-making by mutual fund managers. His scholarly contributions extend to a significant body of published research, including recent publications in prestigious journals like the Journal of Financial Economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Chair Finance

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Professor Finance

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Associate Professor Finance

2012-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Associate Professor Finance

2009-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Assistant Professor Finance

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Assistant Professor Finance

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Awards

#

Robert Helen P Seass Fellowship

2013-01-01
#

Dean's Impact Award

2022-01-01

Courses

Investments (FIN 511) Individual Study and Research (FIN 590)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.