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The Future Value of Finance Education: Aligning Curriculum with Career Skills

See how to align finance courses with the technical, analytical, and career skills employers demand in a rapidly evolving industry.

  • Higher Education
  • Event
  • On-demand
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Managerial and Corporate Finance - Graduate
  • Investments
  • Education For All
  • 40 Minutes
  • On-Demand Video

Description

Today’s finance graduates are entering a job market shaped by AI-enabled workflows, global competition, and rising technical skill demands. This webinar explores where skill gaps exist, how to align course outcomes with high-demand competencies, and the role of tools like Excel and Python assignments in preparing students for real-world workflows. Learn practical strategies to ensure your curriculum is as forward-looking as the firms hiring your students.

About Your Speaker

  • Nicholas Racculia

    Nicholas Racculia holds a PhD from Princeton University and serves as a Professor of Finance at the McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government at Saint Vincent College. Professor Racculia teaches a wide range of classes in Corporate Finance, Investments, and Alternative Assets. He has published in the field of private equity. Prior to academia, he worked for the Princeton University Investment Company and is a CAIA charter holder. He recently joined the author team of the upcoming editions of Investments (2026) and Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (2026).