TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

I am very invested in the student success, and I am very committed to the quality of teaching. I am always looking for innovations in teaching and for ways to make course content more accommodating and engaging. I use various databases, software and other experiential tools extensively in my teaching. I now strive to leverage the recent two-year experience in online teaching to enhance the in-person course design through the use of technology and well-structured, diverse course materials. My approach to teaching always prioritizes the students and their variety of learning styles and I constantly improve my instruction based on the feedback and student outcomes.

FBIT Early Career Teaching Award and nominated to the University-wide Ontario Tech University Early Career Teaching Award 2021-2022
Ontario Tech University Student Choice Award 2019 nomination
Ontario Tech University Student Choice Award 2018 nomination

Graduate Program Director, Master of Financial Data Analytics 2022-present
The MFDA aims to train highly qualified finance professionals with the computational skills essential for success in today’s ever-changing financial markets. The program is the first of its kind in Canada, combining finance, information technology, and data analytics. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of how AI programming and applications play an integral role in today’s economy.
Principal Contact for the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program at the Ontario Tech University 2017-present
The CFA Charter is the most reputable investment management designation across the globe. The Bachelor of Commerce with major in finance program became an Affiliate University in Fall 2017.

Pi Day Speaker Series – Pathways to modern finance with Joseph Zhou
We discuss our faculty’s approach to teaching finance in an effective and engaging way