The Power of Interest: Connecting the Real World to the Finance Classroom
Abstract
This study examines how the incorporation of a project utilizing real-world financial data from the Bloomberg Professional Service affects student engagement in an introductory finance course. This mixed methods study demonstrates that the project provides insight into the role played by receptivity, relevance, discipline, and integration in bridging the gap between teaching and learning and between theory and practice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Management and Marketing Education
Problem and Project Based Learning
Accounting Education and Careers
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Auburn University Scholarly Repository
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN