Dr. Tolga Caskurlu

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Tolga Caskurlu. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Tolga Caskurlu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam Business School. He earned his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering and an M.S. degree in Finance from Bilkent University, Turkey, before obtaining a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His current research interests sit at the intersection of law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial intermediation. He has authored and presented multiple significant papers addressing topics such as the effects of patent rights on R&D and the implications of patent lawsuits on the initial public offerings (IPOs). With a rigorous approach to analyzing corporate contracts and market behavior, his work provides valuable insights for both academic and policy-making audiences. Caskurlu has actively participated in numerous finance conferences globally, showcasing innovative research regarding the impact of legal frameworks on corporate strategies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.