Dr. Kevin Kaiser

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kevin Kaiser is an Adjunct Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as Senior Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program. His research interests lie in corporate finance, managing value, private equity, and financial distress. With a BA (Honors) in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and a PhD in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Kevin's academic work focuses on corporate restructuring and corporate governance aimed at value creation. He has contributed to both academic and practitioner journals and has co-authored notable books. Since joining Wharton in 2017, he has received multiple teaching awards, recognizing his ability to blend academic theory with practical insights from his extensive career in corporate finance, including positions at McKinsey & Co. As an educator, he teaches key topics in executive programs, including distressed asset investing and private equity.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.