Dr. Michael Johannes

Professor

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Biography

Michael Johannes is a Mario J. Gabelli Professor of Finance at Columbia Business School, with a focus on empirical analysis of fixed-income derivative securities pricing models. His research interests center around developing econometric methods for investigating models with jumps and stochastic volatility. Johannes teaches elective courses in Capital Markets and Investments, shaping the next generation of financial professionals. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago and a B.S. from Marquette University, where he graduated summa cum laude. His academic career includes positions at Columbia University as a Professor and Associate Professor, as well as visiting roles at Stanford University and Northwestern University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Columbia Business School • New York

Holds the Mario J. Gabelli Professorship in Finance, focusing on research and teaching in finance.

Associate Professor

— Present

Columbia Business School • New York

Held tenure as an Associate Professor, focusing on finance education and research.

Roger F. Murray Associate Professor

— Present

Columbia Business School • New York

Served as a Roger F. Murray Associate Professor of Finance.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Stanford University • California

Conducted research as a visiting scholar.

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University • Illinois

Taught finance courses as a visiting associate professor.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia Business School • New York

Began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Columbia.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)