Summer School in Economics and Finance 2024
Program Director: Liu Mendoza Perez, Ph.D.
Academic Coordinator: Lessly Panta, Ms.(c).
Welcome to the SSEF 2024!
Get ready for an unparalleled experience at the 6th edition of the Summer School of Economics and Finance 2024 (SSEF 2024)! Our sincere gratitude goes out to everyone who has made this event possible since it started in 2019.
We will offer eight courses that will take you on a journey through various captivating topics!
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- Topics in Development Economics.
- Financial Engineering with Applications in R.
- Foundations of Asset Pricing.
- Active Portfolio Management.
- Banking and Financial Intermediation.
- Empirical Macro-Finance.
- Closed and Open Economy DSGE Models.
- Heterogeneous Agents in Asset Pricing.
But that’s not all. The SSEF 2024 will start with a Boot Camp that will make a difference! This intensive training program will equip you with the mathematical and software tools necessary to excel in the SSEF 2024. Our outstanding research assistants will guide you through Dynamic Programming and coding in programs such as Matlab, R, Python, and Stata.
Are you ready to elevate your knowledge in economics and finance? Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Apply now and get ready for an academic transformation like no other at SSEF 2024! We look forward to welcoming you!
We will have an informative meeting. Join us!
Instructors
This year, the instructors kindly accepted to teach in the SSEF 2024! They belong to renowned Economics/Finance schools and institutions around the world.
Sebastián Sardón. Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, Northwestern University. More. |
Dafne Murillo. Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, Columbia University. More. |
Daniel Morales. Head of Market Strategy in Scotiabank. Master in Finance. London Business School. More. |
Marco Ortiz. Associate Professor of Economics, Universidad del Pacífico. Ph.D. in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science. More. | Jan Sandoval. Director of the Asset Pricing Research Initiative, RIEF. Ph.D. Candidate in Finance, Tilburg University. More. | Carlos Burga. Assistant Professor of Finance, Business School of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University. More. |
Jaime Maihuire. . More. |
Hamilton Galindo. Assistant Professor of Finance, Cleveland State University. Executive Director, RIEF. Ph.D. in Finance, Arizona State University. More. |
Jose Berrospide. Assistant Director of Financial Stability, Federal Reserve. Ph.D. in Economics, University of Michigan. More. |
Program
The Boot Camp is a 60-hour training program that provides mathematical and software tools to succeed in the SSEF 2024. This will be taught by outstanding RIEF Research Assistants (RAs).
1. BOOT CAMP
DECEMBER 2023 | ||
Intensive Training Course | Instructor | Schedule (Peruvian time) |
Stata | Nov. 20, 21, 22 and 23: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm | |
Dynamic Programming | Ivan Romero | Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm |
Matlab | Cesar Ramos and Gianfranco Quequezana | Dec 4, 5, 6 and 7: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm |
R | Christian Alcarraz | Dec 11, 12, 13, 14: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm |
Python | Gabriel Santiago and Álvaro García | Dec 18, 19, 20, 21 : 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm |
2. MAIN PROGRAM
The main program has eight courses in different topics in Economics and Finance.
JANUARY 2024 | ||
Course | Instructor | Schedule (Peru time) |
Topics in Development Economics | Sebastián Sardón and Dafne Murillo | Jan 8, 9, 10, 11: 7pm – 10pm |
Financial Engineering with Applications in R. | Daniel Morales | Jan 15, 17, 19, 22: 7pm – 10pm |
February 2024 | ||
Course | Instructor | Schedule (Peru time) |
Foundations of Asset Pricing | Jan Sandoval | Feb 5, 6, 7, 8: 12pm – 2pm |
Active Portfolio Management | Jaime Maihuire | Feb 12, 13, 14, 15: 7pm – 10pm |
Closed and Open Economy DSGE Models | Marco Ortiz and Hamilton Galindo | Feb 26, 27, 28, 29 : 7pm – 10pm |
March 2024 | ||
Course | Instructor | Schedule (Peru time) |
Banking and Financial Institutions | Jose Berrospide | Mar 4, 5, 6, 7: 7pm – 10pm |
Empirical Macro-Finance | Carlos Burga | Mar 18, 19, 20, 21: 7pm – 10pm |
Heterogenous Agents in Asset Pricing | Hamilton Galindo | Mar 25, 26, 27, 28: 7pm – 10pm |
Final Exam: April 21 |
Cost
The cost per student is US$ 2,500. However, the RIEF offers 35 full scholarships. If you are admitted to the SSEF 2024, you are also awarded this scholarship. This is possible thanks to the generous contribution of the instructors. There is only one application fee, as described below:
Price | Interbank Bank Account | ||
S/. | S/ 50.00 |
Account: 8983363838261 |
Mobile: 941 293 540 |
US$ | US$ 14.00 |
Account: 8983326246515 CCI: 00389801332624651545 |
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The above bank accounts are in the name of Lessly Vanessa Panta Mendoza – Academic Coordinator of the RIEF.
Application Process
- WHO CAN APPLY?
Application is open to any student from Economic Engineering, Statistical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics, and related fields. Applicants can be from private or public universities in Latin America. Knowledge of fundamental finance, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and mathematics courses is a prerequisite. Likewise, since reading and class material would be in English, it is highly recommended that participants have an intermediate-advanced level of English.
- THE CATEGORIES AND STEPS TO APPLY ARE THE FOLLOWING:
STUDENTS AND GRADUATES: UNDERGRADUATE Student: from 8th to 10th semester or final year Documents to include:
Graduated: maximum three years after graduation Documents to include:
To apply click here |
STUDENTS AND GRADUATES: MASTER’S DEGREE Student: from 2nd semester Documents to include:
Graduated: maximum one year after graduation Documents to include:
To apply click here |
The steps to apply are as follows:
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You will find the minimum requirements and documents to submit by entering your respective category to apply.
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It is recommended to have your documents before filling in the form for your category. Your application will be automatically disqualified if it does not match your documents.
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Your pre-registration confirmation will arrive in your email within 24 hours of completing the form. The email outlines how you should send your documents as well as how your recommender (professor or supervisor) should send his or her recommendation.
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Submit your documents to rief@ri-ef.com once your professor or supervisor confirms they sent the email with your nomination.
- APPLICATION SCHEDULE
1st PHASE PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS AND NOMINATION BY YOUR PROFESSOR OR SUPERVISOR: |
From September 25th to October 18th, 2023 Email: rief@ri-ef.com, in PDF format |
2nd PHASE DOCUMENT VERIFICATION: |
October 19th and 20th, 2023 Confirmation of the minimum requirements. On October 21st, you will be notified via email about your eligibility to advance to the 3rd phase (The Exam). |
3rd PHASE THE EXAM: |
November 11th, 2023: Applicants will take the Exam The virtual exam will be based on three papers you will receive on October 21st. |
4th PHASE FINAL RESULTS: |
November 14th, 2021 You will be informed of your admission status and scholarship via email. |
4th PHASE: FINAL RESULTS – november 15, 2023
ADMISSION PROCESS
Participants admitted:
N° | NAMES | UNIVERSITY |
1 | ALPISTE ROJAS, HEIDI MIRELLI | Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas S.A.C. |
2 | ARPI CRUZ, JHAN CARLOS | Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa |
3 | AYALA CORBACHO, JAVIER FRANK | Universidad del Pacífico |
4 | CALSINA GUTIERREZ, JOSÉ ALEXANDER | Universidad ESAN |
5 | CASTILO VERA, YORDAN NELSON | Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego |
6 | CELI FALEN, JUAN FERNANDO | Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo |
7 | CHALLAPA TIBURCIO, RUTH VALERIA | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
8 | CHAPOÑAN RIVADENEYRA, FRANKLIN ANDRE | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
9 | CHÁVEZ CONDORI, DANIEL SANTIAGO | Universidad del Pacífico |
10 | CHIMOY MORALES, GABRIEL ENRIQUE | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
11 | CHOQUEPATA VILLANUEVA, YAMEL | Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa |
12 | CRISOSTOMO ÑACCHA, HUGO ALFONSO | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
13 | DE LA CRUZ RAMIREZ, MARIO ANTONIO | Universidad de Piura |
14 | ESTEBAN QUISPE, DIEGO ANDREÉ | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
15 | GONZALEZ ROMERO, SONNIA DEL CARMEN | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
16 | GUARACHI CUSI, WILDER | UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR DE SAN ANDRES |
17 | JULÓN VENTURA, JUNIOR ALEXIS | Universidad del Pacífico |
18 | LEIVA PUMA, JOSE ANTONIO | Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal |
19 | MAMANI ARPASI, DIEGO WILDER | Universidad Nacional del Altiplano |
20 | MIMBELA GUEVARA, VALERIA VICTORIA | Universidad de Lima |
21 | MOLLEDA SÁNCHEZ, SEBASTIAN ALEXANDER | Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina |
22 | NUÑEZ JIMENEZ, JAIME | Universidad de Piura |
23 | ORDOÑEZ LEON, JHON ROLY | Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga |
24 | PALANTE ROJAS, JORGE LUIS | Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica |
25 | PATIÑO RAMÍREZ, PABLO | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana |
26 | PRINCIPE ESPINOZA, ELI ZOCIMO | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
27 | RAMÍREZ CHÁVEZ, DANIEL MAX | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
28 | RISCO SANDOVAL, KEVIN OMAR | Universidad del Pacífico |
29 | ROCANO SULLON, GERALD ANTONY | Universidad de San Martín de Porres |
30 | SANCHEZ SANTOS, BRIGITTE ALISON | Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco |
31 | SANTISTEBAN ESPINOZA, JOSEPH FEDERICO | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
32 | TANG MAURICIO, JUAN JOSÉ | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |
33 | TUPA ARAPA, ADA LIZZETT IRENE | Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa |
34 | YNGUNZA CABALLERO, FRANCO ANDRES | Universidad del Pacífico |
35 | ZAVALAGA ZÚÑIGA, JESÚS ANTONIO | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú |