Kartik Raman

Kartik Raman is an Associate Provost and Professor in the Department of Finance at Bentley University. His academic work focuses on corporate investment and financing policies, agency conflicts, product market dynamics, financial reporting decisions, and corporate governance. He also teaches equity valuation, portfolio management, fixed income markets, and applied investments, integrating theoretical and practical approaches to finance.

• M.B.A., Georgia Southern University
• Ph.D., Binghamton University
• Bachelor of Science, Armstrong State College

Prof. Raman’s research examines how agency issues, product markets, and board structure influence corporate financial strategies and reporting. His work has been published in top-tier Finance and Accounting journals.

He teaches advanced courses in equity valuation and portfolio management, emphasizing real-world applications of financial theory. His consulting expertise lies in valuing private firms and complex financial instruments such as mortgage-backed securities, credit default swaps, and private equity funds.

Awards and Honors:

• George and Louis Kane Professorship