Dr. Zoran Ivkovich

Professor

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Biography

Zoran Ivkovich holds the Federal Credit Union Chair at the Michigan State University Broad College of Business. His research primarily focuses on Behavioral Finance, Financial Investments, Mutual Funds, and Hedge Funds. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles in top-tier finance journals, contributing to our understanding of institutional asset management and individual investor behavior. Ivkovich's work has been recognized in various academic forums, and he has participated in significant conferences, presenting studies that shed light on governance choices and the dynamics of investment strategies. Through rigorous empirical analyses, he has examined intertemporal choices and the implications of community effects on stock market participation. His contributions to the field have made a notable impact on the literature surrounding individual investor decisions and mutual fund flows, establishing him as a leading scholar in finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2000-09-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Holds the Federal Credit Union Chair and conducts research in finance.

Awards

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Paper Award

2014-03-01
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Talk Town Award

2013-03-01

Courses

FI 850: Investments FI 851: Investments FI 321: Theory Investments FI 891: Topics Finance: Behavioral Finance FI 491: Topics Finance: Behavioral Finance

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology