Teaching

Since joining Fairfield University in Fall 2017, I have taught Research Methods in Finance at the graduate level as well as Principles of Investment and Introduction to Finance at the undergraduate level. Brief course descriptions are provided below.

Research Methods in Finance (FNCE 6595)

This course covers common econometric techniques used in finance research. Students are asked to develop original research questions, outline hypotheses, collect and clean data, perform empirical tests, and draw appropriate inferences. The principle topics covered include ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, panel data, limited dependent variable models, fixed effects, endogeneity, instrumental variables regression, and time series models.

Principles of Investment (FNCE 3210)

This course offers a general view of the operation of security markets and the factors that influence security prices. Core topics include measures of risk and return, portfolio optimization, asset pricing models, equity valuation (DCF models), bond valuation, and bond portfolio management.

Introduction to Finance (FNCE 2101)

This course introduces students to the basic financial concepts, techniques, and analyses involving financial markets, investments, and financial management. The primary topics covered include an overview of financial markets, time value of money, interest rate determinants, stock valuation, bond valuation, efficient diversification, capital budgeting techniques (e.g. NPV), and financial statement analysis.