Matthew O'Connor

Matthew O'Connor is a Professor of Finance and Chair of Finance at Quinnipiac University's School of Business. His research spans financial literacy, risk analysis, and healthcare policy, with a focus on experiential learning in asset management.

• BA, University of Connecticut
• MBA, University of Massachusetts
• PhD, Syracuse University

His research explores the intersection of economic damages, personality-driven financial behavior, and state-dependent volatility in investment models. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare policy education and student-managed financial portfolios.

Key publication trends include financial literacy, portfolio management, and policy analysis, reflecting collaborations with colleagues like Steven Shapiro and Angela Mattie. He teaches courses such as Investment and Portfolio Analysis and Applied Portfolio Management, housed in Quinnipiac's Dome 239 office.