Meet Professor Oliver Schnusenberg
Earle C. Traynham Professor of Finance | Author | Financial Coach | Certified Life Coach | Researcher | Neurofinance Aficionado | Fractional Behavioral Finance Officer
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Oliver is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Financial Planning Programme at the University of North Florida. He specialises in Financial Management and Behavioural Finance and is passionate about bridging classroom learning with practical, real-world applications. Over his career, he has designed and taught innovative courses that equip students with the skills needed to excel in the financial sector, including critical thinking and effective communication.
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One of his key initiatives includes a hands-on Financial Modeling course, where students collaborate with companies to solve real-world challenges using advanced Excel techniques. He also pioneered a Certificate in Financial Analytics, combining coursework in financial modelling, fixed-income analysis, and student-managed funds to provide a comprehensive foundation in data-driven decision-making. He is undertaking an MSc in Applied Neuroscience at King's College London.
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Oliver's Social Impact Pledge: 4. SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Teaching Behavioural Finance With a Purpose
As part of the ANA International Men's Day Celebration (#IMD2024) Forum, Oliver explored the intersection of behavioural finance and neuroscience, focusing on how male students can tie their values to their actions and behaviours. Through examining the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making and self-regulation, he delved into practical assignments that help students assess and align their financial behaviours with their core values. This session was aimed at equipping educators with tools to foster self-awareness and intentionality in financial decision-making, such that students can live in alignment with their values. Attendees gained insights into effectively integrating neuroscience principles into behavioural finance education for applied know-how.
Click the YouTube link below to listen to Oliver's talk.
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