Dr. Stephen Peters

Instructor

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Biography

Stephen Peters is a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Illinois. He holds a PhD in Finance from Indiana University, obtained in 1994, and a BS in Finance from the University of Nebraska, earned in 1988. His academic career includes a range of positions, from instructor roles to assistant professorships across several esteemed institutions. Peters served as an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University from 2002 to 2007 and at the University of Cincinnati from 2000 to 2002. He has also held Visiting Assistant Professor positions at the University of Illinois and other universities. His research interests focus on credit markets and self-selection discrimination, contributing to notable publications including forthcoming articles in Real Estate Economics. Peters has received several grants, including a Summer Research Grant and a CIBER Dissertation Grant, which reflect his commitment to developing innovative finance studies. Currently, he teaches multiple courses related to financial markets and corporate finance, emphasizing portfolio theory, merger acquisitions, and applied aspects of firm financing decisions.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Teaching finance courses and overseeing curriculum.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS

Conducted research and taught finance courses.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

Engaged in teaching and research in finance.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Focused on teaching and research activities.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Connecticut • Storrs, CT

Involved in academic duties in the finance department.

Instructor

— Present

Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

Provided instruction in finance courses.

Associate Instructor

— Present

Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

Assisted in courses and conducted research.

Courses

Financial Markets (FIN 300) Mergers Acquisition (FIN 424) Advanced Corporate Finance (FIN 521)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.