Dr. Marie Hélène Gagnon

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Biography

Marie-Hélène Gagnon is a Full Professor in the Department of Finance at Université Laval. She holds a Ph.D. in empirical finance from Laval University, as well as a Master's degree in Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from McGill University. Her research interests include international economics, international finance, and econometrics. She has contributed significantly to the field through various research activities and is the Director of the Centre de recherche sur les risques, les enjeux économiques, et les politiques publiques (CRREP). Gagnon has been involved in multiple research projects, including speculative trading in energy markets and commodity option return predictability. She has also supervised several doctoral and master's theses and has served as an invited professor at the Institut d'études politiques d'Aix en Provence. Her achievements have been recognized through awards such as the Research Medal for her contributions to the academic community.

Research Interests

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.