Teaching

Since joining Kean University, I have developed, refined, and taught a diverse portfolio of undergraduate courses. My teaching ranges from foundational finance principles to advanced studies in investments, ETFs, and international business, with a strong emphasis on practical application using tools like Excel, Python, and the Bloomberg Terminal.

Fall 2025 Curriculum

FIN-3390: Data Analytics in Finance

Spearheading the creation and launch of this new course designed to equip students with cutting-edge Python skills applied directly to financial analysis and data workflows.

Program Leadership

Bloomberg Pre-College Program

Designed and instructed a core module introducing high-achieving high school students to financial markets, entrepreneurship finance, and hands-on Bloomberg Terminal navigation.

Corporate & International

FIN-3310: Corporate Finance I
FIN-3311: Corporate Finance II
FIN-3350: International Business

Markets & Valuation

FIN-3330: Exchange Traded Funds (Integration of Bloomberg Terminal exercises)
FIN-4300: Investments
FIN-4310: Financial Institutions & Markets
FIN-4350: Asset Valuation

Interactive Teaching Resources

The Mechanics of Volatility Drag in Leveraged ETFs

Leveraged and inverse Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) are designed to achieve their stated multiplier (e.g., 2x, 3x, -1x) on a daily resetting basis. While effective for short-term directional trades, holding these products over extended periods introduces significant mathematical tracking error known as beta slippage, or volatility drag. Use the interactive simulator below to observe how daily compounding affects returns across different market regimes. Understanding the Three Scenarios 1. The “Vol-Tax” in a Sideways Market...