Dr. Stefan Lewellen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stefan M. Lewellen is an Assistant Professor at the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Financial Economics. He earned his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from Yale University in 2013, following an MBA in Finance from the same institution in 2007. He holds a BBA in Engineering Route Business with a focus on Finance and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, obtained in 2001. His research interests encompass various facets of finance, including corporate finance and investment strategies. Lewellen has taught several courses, such as Doctorate of Business Administration culminating projects, and has developed students’ understanding of foundational concepts in corporate finance. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Michael J. Brennan Paper Award and the NSE Paper Award, highlighting his contributions to financial studies. In his role, he is dedicated to guiding students in both theoretical and practical aspects of finance and fostering a robust academic environment.

Research Interests

Awards

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Michael J. Brennan Paper Award

2023-05-31
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NSE Paper Award

2022-07-31
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Douglas D. Evanoff Paper Award

2018-04-30
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SAC Capital Award Outstanding Research

2013-06-30

Courses

BA 580 – DBA Culminating Research Project FIN 601 – PhD Finance FIN 497 – Special Topics FIN 596 – Individual Studies FIN 588 – Seminar in Corporate Finance FIN 600 – Thesis Research FIN 405 – Advanced Financial Management FIN 597 – Special Topics FIN 305 – Financial Management Business

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
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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