Teaching

Teaching Experience

I have developed my teaching experience and philosophy through my position as Teaching Assistant at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) from 2012 to 2017. Each semester, I supervised students for the various courses offered in finance by the Chair of Corporate Finance and Governance from Prof. Dr. Isakov. I also supported the students in their final dissertations (Bachelor and Master theses). In addition, I enhanced my pedagogical skills by having completed a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS, 30 ECTS) in Higher Education and Educational Technology at the University of Fribourg in parallel to my PhD. With this degree, I developed the professional skills of a teacher of higher education.

From Septembre 2018 to August 2020, I was an Assistant Professor in Finance at IESEG School of Management (Lille, France) and taught several courses in the Grande Ecole Program. I also supervised Master theses and I was a pedagogical tutor for apprenticeship training (Master program). Since Octobre 2020, I am a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Finance at The University of Queensland (Brisbane, QLD, Australia).

Courses taught at the University of Queensland since 2021:

2021:

Introduction to Finance (in English), Undergraduate This course provides an introduction to finance. It describes the role and function of stock markets, bond markets and foreign exchange markets. It develops an understanding of the time value of money and how organisations finance their operations, make investments and distribute profits.

Courses taught at IESEG School of Management between 2018-2020:

2018, 2019, 2020:	Financial Analysis and Valuation (in English), Bachelor This course is an introduction to financial analysis and valuation. It presents: – financial statements (IS, CFS, & BS) – financial ratios – company valuation (peer comparison)
2019, 2020:	Finance Strategy and Company Observations, Business Game (in English), Master This course teaches decision-making skills required for managers with varying financial responsibilities in a company (industrial company, or financial company). The courses uses FinGame 5.0 which is a comprehensive multiple-period finance case/simulation. Students play a decision-making role in a hypothetical company over numerous periods of operation by controlling major financial and operating decisions in the company.
2019, 2020:	Corporate Finance Research Seminar (in English), Master This course gives the necessary skills to conduct a Master thesis in finance using the hypothetico-deductive research method. It teaches how to: – establish a coherent conceptual framework and define relevant assumptions – determine and collect an appropriate sample of data – choose and apply appropriate quantitative methods – analyze and interpret empirical results – formulate conclusions – use the appropriate writing style for a Master thesis – perform an oral defense of the research results
2018, 2019:	Finance Fundamentals (in English), Bachelor This course aims to understand the fundamental concepts of finance. It presents: – the main tools to analyze financial markets – bond and stock pricing – risk and return measures

Courses taught at the University of Fribourg between 2012-2019:

2019:	Principles of Finance (in French), Bachelor This course is an introduction to modern theories of investment and financing. It presents: – financial mathematics – the analysis of investment choices – the general functioning of markets and financial instruments – evaluation methods in a universe without uncertainty – evaluation methods in a risky universe
2013, 2015, 2016:	Principles of Finance (in French), Bachelor, with Prof. Dr. Isakov This course is an introduction to modern theories of investment and financing. It presents: – financial mathematics – the analysis of investment choices – the general functioning of markets and financial instruments – evaluation methods in a universe without uncertainty – evaluation methods in a risky universe
2013, 2015, 2016:	Corporate Finance (in French), Bachelor, with Prof. Dr. Isakov This course exposes the major issues of corporate finance. It presents: – the analysis of long-term investment choices – the different types of financing decisions – the central issues of the optimal financing structure and payout policy of the companies – options and futures – cash management and corporate control
2012, 2015:	International Finance (in English), Master, with Prof. Dr. Isakov This course provides the necessary tools to face the problems raised by an international context. It presents: – the international financial environment – portfolio investment decisions in an international environment – the main issues faced by the firm in an international environment and their solutions
2014:	Corporate Governance (in English), Master, with Prof. Dr. Isakov This course takes an economic and financial approach to the ongoing debate on corporate governance issues and reforms. It presents: – the major issues and solutions adopted so far – the major corporate governance mechanisms – the case of corporate governance in Switzerland – some important research questions that have been addressed in the academic literature