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Professor Dr. S Özsoy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

S. Mehmet Özsoy is an academic specializing in Financial Economics with a robust interest in Asset Pricing, Financial Intermediation, and Climate Finance. He earned his Ph.D. from Duke University in 2013 and holds a Master's degree from Koc University, Istanbul (2008), as well as a Bachelor's degree from Bogazici University, Istanbul (2006). Dr. Özsoy has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications, including works on bank regulation and externalities in financial markets. He has actively participated in academic conferences, achieving recognition such as the Semi-finalist Paper Award at the FMA Annual Meeting in Orlando in 2015 and the Paper Award at the FMA European Conference in Maastricht in 2014. Currently, he teaches graduate courses including Financial Data Analytics and options and futures at Concordia University, where he continues to develop his research and engage with students in the field of finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching graduate courses and conducting research in financial economics.

Awards

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Semi-finalist Paper Award

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Paper Award

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency

Application Checklist

  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal

Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.