Rifat Gorener
Associate Dean, Heller College of Business
Walter E. Heller College of Business
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Office of the Dean, HCB
About Me
I'm an Associate Professor of Finance & Accounting at ²Ø¾«¸ó with a PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and credentials as a CFE and MAFF. Since 2007, I've combined academic leadership and award-winning teaching with industry experience in telecommunications, logistics, valuation, and tax. My research covers banking competition, risk–return dynamics, and event studies. I've taught finance and forensic accounting courses in the U.S., Turkey, and South Korea. I’m passionate about developing practice-ready graduates, building data-driven curricula, and mentoring students toward certifications and impactful careers.
Education
- Bachelor's (BS) Public Administration and Management — Gazi University
- Master's (MBA) Corporate Finance — Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Ph.D. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Degree Program Affiliations