Dr. Louis Chan

Professor

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Biography

Louis K.C. Chan is the Hoeft Professor of Business and Chair of the Department of Finance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has been a faculty member since 1988. He previously taught at the University of Rochester and Cornell University. Chan earned his PhD in Finance and Applied Economics from the University of Rochester in 1984, as well as a Master's degree in Applied Economics from the same institution in 1982, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii in 1979. His research critically analyzes stock returns behavior and stock management performance. Chan has served on editorial boards and held various positions in grant councils, enhancing international business strategies. He is an experienced instructor in international finance, focusing on the interplay between financial markets and corporate management.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair, Department of Finance

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Leading the Department of Finance and overseeing academic programs and faculty.

Hoeft Professor of Business

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Named Hoeft Professor, conducting advanced research in finance.

Professor of Finance

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in finance.

Associate Professor of Finance

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Involved in teaching and research activities in finance.

Assistant Professor of Finance

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Initial faculty position focusing on finance subjects.

Assistant Professor of Finance

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Engaged in teaching and research in finance.

Assistant Lecturer

— Present

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

Provided instruction in economics.

Courses

International Finance (FIN 551)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.