Dr. Xianming Zhou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xianming Zhou received his PhD in Economics from the University of Toronto. He joined the Australian National University in September 2014 after teaching at the University of Sydney, City University of Hong Kong, and the University of Hong Kong. His research interests lie in corporate finance, managerial incentives, and capital markets. He focuses on the modern corporation, which is characterized by the separation of ownership and control, a topic that is frequently debated in the finance literature concerning the agency relationship between shareholders and managers of publicly held companies. Zhou’s recent research involves applying agency theory to corporate governance issues, with empirical tests utilizing executive compensation and firm performance data.

Research Interests

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.