Dr. Tian Zhang

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Biography

Tianyao (Terry) Zhang is a Lecturer in Finance. His research interests span asset pricing, investments, institutional investors, and mutual funds. Specifically, Tianyao is interested in asset pricing anomalies and the behaviors of institutional investors. His doctoral dissertation focused on institutional investors and mutual funds, specializing in a class of assets. Based on empirical evidence, he developed a model that relates an institution's investment horizon to the characteristics of its stock holdings, contributing to the understanding of the behavior of financial institutions. Tianyao has presented his research at top academic conferences such as the American Financial Association Annual Meeting and the European Finance Association Annual Meeting.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Lecturer in Finance, focusing on asset pricing and institutional investor behavior.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.