Dr. Kenneth Dunn

Professor

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Biography

Kenneth B. Dunn is a Professor of Financial Economics, Emeritus at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University (1979), an MBA from Ohio State University (1976), and a BS from Ohio State University (1974). His research has primarily focused on financial economics, particularly in areas involving call options, debt contracts, and the valuation of various financial instruments. Dunn has authored significant papers including studies on the effects of refinancing costs on market imperfections and the strategic analysis of sinking fund bonds. He has been actively involved in university service, serving as Chairperson of the Tepper Dean's Policy Advisory and participating in the MSCF Program Steering. In addition to his academic roles, he is a member of several boards including NextEra Energy, Pittsburgh Symphony, and BlackRock, Inc., where he also participates in the Audit Committee. Dunn’s contributions to academia and industry make him a prominent figure in financial research and policy.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.