Dr. Omar Jassey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Omar Jassey is a first-year PhD student focusing on Consumer Behavior and Family Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a master's degree in Finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of the Gambia. Previously, he worked as an accountant and auditor in the public sector, where he witnessed the impact of financial management on women's and young people's access to finance. This experience illuminated the importance of financial policies in shaping lives, motivating his research into sustainable finance, household financing, and the influence of digital financial tools on consumer decision-making. Omar aims to contribute solutions that promote financial inclusion and sustainability while developing consumer protection policies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences