Dr. Thomas Ruf

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Ruf is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of British Columbia, an MSc in Mathematical Finance from the University of Southern California, and a Diplom in Business Mathematics from Universität Ulm. His research interests focus on Behavioural Finance and Capital Markets. He has served as a visiting academic at various institutions including the Financial Conduct Authority, University of Technology Sydney, Simon Fraser University, and Indiana University from 2018 to 2020. Ruf has been involved in multiple industry partnerships, particularly with organizations such as the Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre (CMCRC), Singapore Stock Exchange, and Ontario Securities Commission. He has received several accolades for his work, including the ASB Special Research Grant in 2013 and various paper awards across multiple years, highlighting his contributions to the field of Finance. He also has a track record of supervising PhD students and has taught various courses related to finance, including Business Finance and Capital Markets Institutions.

Research Interests

Awards

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ASB Special Research Grant

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Canadian Securities Institute Research Foundation Ph.D. Scholarship

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Behavioural Finance Capital Markets Conference Paper Award

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FMA Semi-Finalist Paper Award

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CAFM Paper Award

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MFA Paper Award

Courses

FINS1613 – Business Finance FINS1612 – Capital Markets Institutions MFIN6205 – Financial Risk Management FINS5535 – Derivatives Risk Management Techniques

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.