Dr. Kaushik Vasudevan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kaushik Vasudevan is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business specializing in Finance. He completed his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from Yale University in 2023. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked as a research associate in the Global Macro group at AQR Capital Management, where he focused on Statistics and Economics at the University of Chicago. His research has been published in prominent academic journals such as the Review of Financial Studies and the Journal of Finance, contributing to the understanding of various financial phenomena. Vasudevan is actively involved in exploring innovative financial concepts, making him a valuable member of the academic community.

Research Interests

Courses

Corporation Finance

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.