Dr. Katja Ignatieva

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katja Ignatieva is a Sciential Associate Professor in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at UNSW Business School. She joined UNSW in November 2011, completing her Co-tutelle PhD in Finance from Goethe University Frankfurt and Macquarie University. Prior to her PhD studies, she earned an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics from Humboldt University Berlin and Glasgow University, UK. Katja's research interests focus on quantitative finance, particularly financial econometrics, derivative pricing, and risk management. She conducts empirical research in financial markets, including commodity and energy markets, as well as insurance. Her published work appears in top-tier international journals such as the Journal of Business & Economic Statistics, the Journal of Banking and Finance, and Energy Economics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.