Dr. Wei Wang

Professor

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Biography

Wei Wang is a Professor of Finance at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University, where he specializes in corporate restructuring, bankruptcy, leveraged finance, high-yield bonds, and distressed investing. A global expert in corporate restructuring, his work has been published in top finance journals and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal. He co-authored the widely used book 'Corporate Financial Distress, Restructuring, Bankruptcy' with Edward Altman and Edith Hotchkiss, which was published by Wiley in March 2019. He has extensive experience in executive education and case writing, having developed cases for Harvard Business School and other institutions. His academic credentials include a PhD in Finance from Queen’s University and an MA in Economics with Distinction from the University of Liverpool. He has held prestigious positions such as adjunct professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and visiting associate professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Wang has been instrumental in shaping finance programs at Queen’s University and has consistently received teaching awards for his contributions to graduate and undergraduate education.

Research Interests

Corporate Debt Corporate Restructuring Economics Emerging Markets Finance & Investment Governance Government & Policy International Business Investment Law Mergers & Acquisitions

Experience

Bank Montreal Professor of Finance

2025-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Tenured position focusing on corporate finance and restructuring.

Distinguished Professor of Finance

2020-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Leadership position in the Finance Department.

Associate Dean, Professional Graduate Programs

2022-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Responsible for overseeing professional graduate programs.

Director, Master of Finance (Beijing) Program

2012-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Directed the Master of Finance program offered in Beijing.

Associate Professor of Finance

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Taught courses in finance and conducted research.

Assistant Professor of Finance

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Started career at Smith School of Business as tenure-track faculty.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.