Or…in any other discipline…
Our special guest is Dr. Adam Kolasinski, Associate Professor of Finance in the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University. He holds the James W. Ashton Republic Bank Professorship in Finance since May, 2017.
Previously, Dr. Kolasinski was Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance in the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (September 2012 to May 2013) and Assistant Professor of Finance in the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, Seattle, from July of 2006 to June of 2013.
Dr. Kolasinki studied a Phd in Financial Economics in the Sloan School of Management, MIT, with Professor S. P. Kothari; and a B.A. in Economics-Mathematics (Magna Cum Laude) at Columbia University.
In his portfolio, his interests include capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, financial institutions, financial market regulation, securities lending and short selling.
Dr. Kolasinski has numerous graduate students and former graduated students currently serving in tenure positions. He has also served in non-academic positions including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Wasserstein Perella and Co. and ING Barings. His interests include a variety of topics and fields from political philosophy to rugby, sailing and skiing.
You, as reader or listener, are probably interested in a graduate degree in a reputable institution, following the steps of Dr. Kolasinski. Although it is not easy, you need to know that it is possible. We hope that this conversation with Dr. Kolasinski could help you by boosting your enthusiasm and willingness to put the effort that it is necessary. The following are some of the questions that our distinguished guest answered for you:
If you are interested in pursuing an advanced degree in economics or finance, consider writing to Dr. Kolasinski.
This podcast was produced by Felipe Gonzalez in Costa Rica.
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So inspirational. Thanks for sharing Dr. Adam Kolasinski