Professor Dr. Patrick Higgins

Instructor

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Biography

Patrick Higgins is an Instructor at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He teaches several finance courses, including BA 301 - Finance for non-business majors. This course encompasses essential financial concepts, focuses on ethical decision-making, and provides students with a comprehensive overview of the financial systems and markets. He emphasizes the development of practical skills such as financial modeling and the use of financial calculators. In addition to finance topics, Higgins also teaches courses regarding leadership in organizational change, preparing students to navigate and manage transitions effectively within businesses. His approach integrates theory with practical applications to prepare students for real-world financial decision-making.

Research Interests

Finance Financial Markets Ethical Financial Decision-Making Financial Management

Courses

BA 301 - Finance MGMT 355 - Leadership Change Organization

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General

Prerequisites

Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.