Thomas Barkley

Thomas Barkley is a Professor of Finance Practice and Director of the MS in Finance Program at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of International Management and a PhD in Finance from the University of Florida. His professional experience includes roles at Enron's Research Group and Florida Power & Light's Risk Analytics Group, focusing on energy market derivatives and exotic options pricing. Active in academic governance, he serves on the Syracuse University Senate Curriculum Committee.

Education:

• PhD in Finance, University of Florida
• MBA, Thunderbird School of International Management

Research Interests: Prof. Barkley focuses on corporate finance, derivatives, and energy market financial instruments. His work integrates practical industry experience with academic research in risk management and structured product development.

Advising & Leadership: Leads the MS in Finance program and oversees curriculum development through Senate committee membership. Previous experience includes retail banking in the UK, mathematics teaching in the Bahamas, and family business management.