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Finance

 Explore Top-Ranked Finance Programs and Innovative Research at the University of Miami Herbert Business School.

The Department of Finance at the University of Miami Herbert Business School equips students at the undergraduate, graduate, & executive education/Certificates levels with the skills to evaluate financial value and make data-driven, strategic decisions. With a focus on financial management, investments, and financial markets, our programs blend rigorous academic training with real-world applications guided by expert faculty and cutting-edge research.

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Build a Global Finance Career from Day One

Launch your finance journey with Miami Herbert’s BBA or BSBA programs—offering early access to business courses, hands-on learning, and global exposure in one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs.
Undergraduate
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Elevate Your Expertise with a STEM-Designated MS in Finance

Gain cutting-edge financial skills and global credentials in Miami’s thriving financial ecosystem, with customizable tracks in Fintech, Investment, Wealth Management, and more.
Graduate
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Transform Leadership with Custom Executive Finance Programs

Partner with Miami Herbert to design immersive, bilingual executive education experiences that drive strategic impact
Executive Education

Research Excellence

Department of Finance faculty members are dedicated to high quality research and teaching, and have won awards in both areas.

Research

The research emphasis of the department allows faculty to investigate in a myriad of areas according to their interests and expertise. An interdisciplinary approach has created a strong profile in behavioral finance, which emphasizes finance combined with psychology research. Faculty regularly present their research at important conferences in the field. 

In addition, our faculty members have published their research in a wide variety of journals, including:

  • Journal of Finance
  • Journal of Financial Economics
  • Review of Financial Studies  
  • Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis
  • Journal of Accounting and Economics        
  • Journal of Accounting Research                 
  • Management Science                   
  • Journal of Business  

Seminars

The department maintains an active seminar schedule in which external and internal speakers present their latest research. View the seminar schedule here. 

Learn from the Best

Faculty

The Department of Finance at the University of Miami Herbert Business School is home to world-renowned faculty recognized for their innovative research, influential publications, and excellence in finance education. Our faculty hold leadership roles in top finance journals as editors, editorial board members, and peer reviewers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in areas like corporate finance, financial markets, and real estate economics. Many also serve on boards of major professional associations, including the Financial Management Association, Southern Finance Association, and Eastern Finance Association, with past roles such as president and treasurer of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association. In addition to publishing in top-tier journals, several of our faculty are also published authors of acclaimed finance textbooks and research volumes.
Indraneel Chakraborty

Indraneel Chakraborty

Department Chair and Professor, Finance
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Brian Barrett

Associate Professor, Finance
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Vidhi Chhaochharia

Associate Professor, Finance
Professor Andrea Heuson

Andrea Heuson

Professor, Finance