Dr. Richard Stanton

Professor

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Biography

Richard H. Stanton is a professor at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He specializes in Finance, holding a PhD from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. With a background in Mathematics from Cambridge University, he has developed a keen interest in financial markets and the mechanisms that drive them. His research addresses various aspects of finance, including asset pricing, risk management, and the dynamics of financial institutions. He has published extensively in top-tier academic journals and has contributed significantly to the understanding of finance and its applications in both theoretical and practical contexts.

Research Interests

Finance Asset Pricing Risk Management Financial Institutions

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.