Dr. Ahmed Eissa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ahmed Eissa is an Assistant Professor in Finance at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance and is a Financial Data Professional, having earned the FDP designation from the FDP Institute. Dr. Eissa is also recognized by the CFA Institute and has expertise in Risk Artificial Intelligence as certified by GARP. His academic work primarily focuses on corporate finance, quantitative methods, artificial intelligence in finance, and investment management. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong teaching portfolio with courses ranging from undergraduate to graduate levels in financial management, market analysis, investment analysis, and machine learning applications in finance. His commitment to education and research in finance is complemented by his rich professional background.

Research Interests

Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods Artificial Intelligence Investment Analysis Financial Management Behavioral Finance Machine Learning Applications in Finance

Courses

GDBA 535 - Corporate Finance GIIM 616 - Quantitative Methods MSCA 632 - Artificial Intelligence Finance MBA 646 - Financial Management COMM 220 - Analysis of Markets COMM 221 - Financial Markets COMM 308 - Introduction to Finance FINA 395 - Theory of Finance II FINA 402 - Short-Term Financial Management FINA 410 - Investment Analysis FINA 416 - Behavioral Finance FINA 455 - Machine Learning Applications in Finance FINA 470 - International Finance

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of reference
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Specialization Notes

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