Professor

• B.A. - University of Tehran (Iran), 1976
• M.BA. - Northrop University (USA), 1978   
• PhD. - Claremont Graduate University (USA), 1991 

Bio

Dr. Farzad Farsio received his Ph.D. in Economics/Finance from Claremont Graduate University.  He is a professor emeritus of finance and economics at Montana State University-Billings where he taught for 20 years.  Prior to that, he taught at California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.  Dr. Farsio is a Registered Investment Advisor in USA, and has been involved in many consulting research activities related to the US and foreign stock markets.  His main research interest is “Stock Market Analysis” in which he has authored and published numerous articles in refereed academic journals.   His recent textbook in macroeconomics which is coauthored with professor Edwin Dolan of Yale University is currently adopted in universities in California and Montana.  Dr. Farsio has been the recipient of numerous “Excellence in teaching” and “Excellence in Scholarship” awards.

Office: Dubai Academic City, B wing – L2-032
Phone: 971 4 4021610
Email: Farzad.Farsio@zu.ac.ae

Teaching Areas

Bachelor of Science courses offered in Finance, Economics, Internships and Capstones.

Research and Professional Activities

Investments, Macrofinance and Stock Market Analysis.