Dr. Ke Xu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Xu joined the Department of Economics at the University of Victoria in 2017 after obtaining his PhD from Queen's University. He is deeply passionate about finance and its potential to drive positive change in society. His research interests lie at the intersection of Financial Market Microstructure and Quantitative Finance. His recent works focus on understanding the effects of new technologies on Market Efficiency, the information structure of Fragmented Markets, and the application of Machine Learning in Finance. Through his research, Dr. Xu seeks to shed light on the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities present in the field. His publications have appeared in journals such as the Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Empirical Finance, and Journal of Futures Markets.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Economics.

Courses

Principles of Macroeconomics Financial Economics Theory Corporate Finance

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.