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Fordham University

Fordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, operating historic campuses at Rose Hill in the Bronx and Lincoln Center in Manhattan, celebrated for ethical legal scholarship, Wall Street-connected business finance, and data science.

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Key institutional facts

Institution
Fordham University (Fordham New York)
Location
Bronx & Manhattan, New York, United States
Established
1841
Student Population
16,500+
International Proportion
11%
Faculty
1,400+

Academic overview & research priorities

Home to the Gabelli School of Business, Fordham School of Law, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Fordham combines rigorous Jesuit humanism with New York City’s financial, technological, and cultural ecosystems. Its Center for Cybersecurity is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.

Research admissions & international criteria

Undergraduate admissions use the Common Application with holistic review. Graduate programs require an accredited Bachelor degree (typically 3.0+ GPA), GRE or GMAT (where applicable), statement of intent, and letters of recommendation.

Academic degrees & funding opportunities (7)

Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF)

Gabelli School of Business flagship program located at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, training financial engineers in stochastic calculus, algorithmic trading, algorithmic portfolio optimization, and derivatives modeling.

Type
Degree Program
Deadline
April 15, 2027 (International Priority)
Funding
Merit-based Dean’s scholarships and Wall Street corporate fellowships covering up to 50% of tuition
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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology

APA-accredited scientist-practitioner doctoral program providing empirical clinical research in affective disorders, cognitive behavior therapy, neuropsychological assessment, and urban community mental health.

Type
Degree Program
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Funding
Five-year funding package guaranteeing full tuition waiver and 9-month graduate assistantship stipend ($25,000/year)
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Department faculty & researchers (4)

Prof. Dr. Thaier Hayajneh

University Professor and Director of the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity · Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Prof. Dr. Thaier Hayajneh leads Fordham’s NSA/DHS designated Center for Cybersecurity, directing federal research on lightweight encryption protocols, vehicular network authentication, and quantum-resistant algorithms.

Applied Cryptography Wireless Sensor Network Security Blockchain for Healthcare Security IoT Vulnerability Mitigation
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Prof. Dr. Iftekhar Hasan

E. Gerald Corrigan Chair in International Business and Finance · Gabelli School of Business

Prof. Dr. Iftekhar Hasan serves as scientific advisor to central banks worldwide, investigating bank risk-taking behavior, corporate financial contracts, and systemic financial spillover channels.

Financial Institutions and Banking Corporate Governance Mechanisms Global Financial Stability FinTech Regulation
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Prof. Dr. Rachel Annunziato

Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean of Fordham College at Rose Hill · Department of Psychology

Prof. Dr. Rachel Annunziato conducts clinical research on pediatric organ transplant recipients, designing cognitive-behavioral interventions to enhance treatment adherence during adolescent transitions.

Pediatric Health Psychology Post-Transplant Medication Adherence Chronic Illness Transition Behavioral Health Interventions
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Prof. Dr. Matthew Diller

Dean of Fordham Law School and Paul Fuller Professor of Law · Fordham University School of Law

Prof. Dr. Matthew Diller is a prominent scholar of social welfare law and administrative policy, examining legal protections for low-income populations and structural reforms in civil justice delivery.

Social Welfare Law Public Interest Jurisprudence Administrative Law and Due Process Poverty Law and Policy
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Editorial review and verification

University profile compiled from official Fordham University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.