Michael Vitek

Michael Vitek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business (1994) and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois (1989). His career includes roles as Managing Director at Mesirow Financial (2010-2022) and prior teaching positions at UIUC.

• Education:
• M.B.A., High Honors (Finance, Economics, Accounting), University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 1994
• B.S., Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989

His teaching focuses on applied financial analysis, accounting for finance professionals, and practical financial statement interpretation. Courses emphasize decision-making frameworks for investment banks, equity investors, and commercial banks, with an emphasis on advanced financial forecasting and business writing skills.

No scientific awards or recent articles were explicitly listed. His professional experience spans equity management and executive education.