Department of Finance

Assistantships

Entering doctoral students in finance typically receive a Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) or a Graduate Research Associate (GRA) position. GA offers are usually made based on funds availability and specific course and research staffing needs. Such Assistantship positions are also accompanied by tuition fee waivers.

Students continuing in the doctoral program are eligible for GA appointment or reappointment based upon funding availability and the most recent annual and periodic student performance evaluations. It is normally expected that students who remain in good standing will be reappointed as GAs for a period of three academic years. Appointments for more than four years depend on funding availability.

Stipend Levels

The Chairperson of the Department of Finance sets monthly stipend levels for the GAs for the following academic year. The stipend levels are determined based upon University minimums and subject to budgetary constraints.  

Duties and Responsibilities

 Most Graduate Associate appointments are for twelve months.  Graduate Associates are expected to work, on average, 20 hours per week.  GRAs are assigned to faculty members and are expected to work an average of 20 hours per week. The specific assignments for GRAs are determined by the individual faculty members.