faculty
Zhaojin Xu, PhD
Associate Professor
Accounting & Finance
Contact
508-999-8757
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Charlton College of Business 218
Education
| Virginia Tech | PhD |
| SUNY Binghamton | MBA |
| Nanjing Normar University | BS |
Teaching
- Business finance
- Financial modeling
- Finance for decision making
Programs
Courses
Hands-on course providing students with real-world experience in portfolio management and equity research by having them actively manage a university-sponsored investment fund. Students analyze market trends, perform financial valuation, and present investment recommendations for a portfolio focusing on equity or fixed-income assets
Hands-on course providing students with real-world experience in portfolio management and equity research by having them actively manage a university-sponsored investment fund. Students analyze market trends, perform financial valuation, and present investment recommendations for a portfolio focusing on equity or fixed-income assets
Hands-on course providing students with real-world experience in portfolio management and equity research by having them actively manage a university-sponsored investment fund. Students analyze market trends, perform financial valuation, and present investment recommendations for a portfolio focusing on equity or fixed-income assets
A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.
A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.
A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.
A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.
Online and Continuing Education Courses
An advanced exploration of the principles and practice in corporate financial management. Complex issues in the management of corporate funds are examined, and selected topics across key areas of financial activity are analyzed. Critical topics¿including capital expenditure policies, long- and short-term financing decisions, dividend policies, mergers and consolidations, and developments in financial markets¿are explored through real-world cases and contemporary examples. Emphasis is placed on building strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate complex financial decisions in changing business environments.
A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.
A hands-on exploration of financial modeling for solving real-world corporate finance and portfolio challenges. Practical skills in building standard financial models are developed using Excel, and common financial problems are analyzed through applied modeling techniques. Core models in corporate finance and portfolio management are examined. Emphasis is placed on the integration of technical Excel proficiency with a deeper understanding of underlying financial concepts, so that complex financial decisions can be structured, analyzed, and used to strategic decision making.
An advanced exploration of the principles and practice in corporate financial management. Complex issues in the management of corporate funds are examined, and selected topics across key areas of financial activity are analyzed. Critical topics¿including capital expenditure policies, long- and short-term financing decisions, dividend policies, mergers and consolidations, and developments in financial markets¿are explored through real-world cases and contemporary examples. Emphasis is placed on building strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate complex financial decisions in changing business environments.
Research
Research interests
- Institutional investors
- Mutual funds
- Market efficiency
- Corporate finance