Dr. Yan Wang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yan Wang is an Associate Professor in Finance & Business Economics with a focus on empirical corporate finance. He has a Ph.D. in Finance from McGill University, where he also completed his M.A. in Economics. His research interests include price fragility and institutional investment. His works have been published in leading finance and accounting journals, such as the Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. Dr. Wang is a member of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Strategic Business Studies at McMaster University and continues to contribute significantly to the field of finance through both his teaching and research efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Finance & Business Economics.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).