Dr. Robert Holthausen

Professor

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Biography

Robert Holthausen is a Nomura Securities Co. Professor at the Wharton School, specializing in Accounting and Finance. His academic research examines the effects of organizational structure on financial performance, issues surrounding management compensation, and valuation strategies. With a robust background as an award-winning teacher and a CPA, Robert has expertise in investment management and valuation. Before joining Wharton, he taught at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. He has served as an editor for the Journal of Accounting and Economics and authored the book 'Corporate Valuation: Theory, Practice Evidence'. His teaching portfolio includes advanced programs that prepare students for key roles in finance, focusing on strategic business decision-making and financial modeling, as well as the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.

Research Interests

Experience

Nomura Securities Co. Professor

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and research in Accounting and Finance.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.