Dr. Steve Foerster

Professor

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Biography

Steve Foerster is a Professor of Finance at the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, where he has taught since 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Business Administration from Western University, and both a Master’s and PhD from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. An expert in financial management, investments, and portfolio management, Foerster has taught various courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, including HBA, MBA, and Executive MBA. His contributions to the field include numerous awards for both teaching and research. He is the author of the book 'In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio' and has published over 50 articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Finance. Additionally, Foerster serves as a consultant and course designer, focusing on areas such as value-based management and risk management. He has also served on editorial boards for multiple finance journals and holds a seat on the Advisory Board of the Financial Economics Network.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.