Eyad Alhudhaif

Eyad Alhudhaif

Assistant Professor of Finance

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Corporate Payouts Under Economic Policy Uncertainty

Working Paper, 2021

This paper finds a consistent negative relation between share repurchases and EPU, and the effect seems to be more pronounced under fiscal policy uncertainties as appose to monetary policy uncertainties.

Recommended citation: Alhudhaif, Eyad. (2016). "Corporate Payouts Under Economic Policy Uncertainty". Working Paper.
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Business Statistics I (BUS205)

Undergraduate Course, ISU, 2015

An introductory business statistics course. Topics include graphical concepts of statistics, measures of central tendency & dispersion, basic concepts of probability and random variables, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. Learning is assisted by statistical software applications. Problem solving for decision making is the emphasis of this course.


(Evaluation score: 3.77 out of 5)

Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management (FINA469)

Undergraduate Course, USC, 2017

The course provides an in-depth discussion of fundamental principles related to investment analysis and portfolio management. Topics include investment instruments, portfolio theory, equity valuation, fixed-income securities, and option valuation. Upon the completion of the course, students are expected to understand security market functions, recognize the risk-return trade-off in investments, and able to develop investment strategies. Further, understanding the knowledge covered in the course help students prepare for the CFA exams.


Years Teaching: 2017, 2019. Average Evaluation score: 4.41 out of 5

Case Studies in Finance and Investments (FINA423)

Undergraduate Course, KSU - Muzahmiyah Campus, 2022

The course is designed to extend and deepen practical understanding of a range of topics in finance and investments. Students’ ability to make sound investment decisions will be improved in this course through reading, analyzing, and finding solutions to real-world investment cases.
Upon the completion of this course, students are expected to be able to gather and analyze raw financial data, then use this data to construct an efficient portfolio.


Years Teaching: 2022-2023. Average Evaluation score: 4.03 out of 5

Mathematics of Money and Investments (QUAN127)

Undergraduate Course, KSU - Muzahmiyah Campus, 2022

This course provides a mathematical introduction into the area of finance. More specifically, it attempts to explain the math behind neoclassical theories in financial asset pricing, such as expected return and risk, present value, pricing contracts, and the Black-Scholes Formula. Mastering the contents covered in this course will help students prepare for either a graduate degree in Finance or a career in Financial Engineering.


Years Teaching: 2022-2023. Average Evaluation score: 3.73 out of 5

Investment Analysis (BA523)

MBA Course, KSU, 2025

The objective of this course is to study theory and empirical evidence relevant for portfolio management. An emphasis is placed on understanding how an investment professional would allocate funds in a hypothetical portfolio. Major topics include estimation of capital market parameters, trade-off between risk and return, optimal portfolio selection, equilibrium asset pricing models, and delegated portfolio management


Years Teaching: 2025

Corporate Finance and Modeling (EFIN515)

Executive Masters in FinTech Course, KSU, 2025

This course provides a rigorous and practical introduction to the core principles of corporate finance and their application through financial modeling. Designed for executive FinTech students, the curriculum bridges fundamental theory with modern practice, addressing the critical financial decisions faced by firms in a technologically evolving landscape. The course begins with a refresher on foundational concepts such as financial statement analysis and the time value of money. We then advance to the primary challenges of the financial manager: project evaluation (capital budgeting), firm valuation, and the determination of an optimal capital structure. A significant emphasis is placed on a hands-on, case-based learning approach. Students will individually analyze real-world business problems and construct financial models to support their strategic recommendations.


Years Teaching: 2025

Portfolio Theory & Investment Analysis (FIN363)

Undergraduate Course, KSU, 2025

This course is designed to provide a foundation for the fundamental principles related to investments. An emphasis is placed on understanding how an investment professional would allocate funds in a hypothetical portfolio. Topics include trade-off between risk & return, optimal portfolio selection, equilibrium asset pricing models, equity valuation, and fixed-income securities. Among the main objectives of this course is understanding how security markets function, and learning how to develop investment strategies. Mastering the material covered in the course will help prepare students for both level 1 and level 2 of the CFA exam.


Years Teaching: 2022-2026

Corporate Finance (FIN501)

MBA/MSF Course, KSU, 2026

This course provides a rigorous introduction to the theory and practice of corporate finance, with valuation serving as the central framework for financial decision-making. Core topics include the time value of money, asset valuation, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, capital structure, and payout policy. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the economic principles underlying these concepts and their implications for firm value.

Through analytical problem solving, financial modeling, and the use of financial and market data, students will develop the ability to evaluate investment and financing decisions, quantify risk and required returns, and assess the financial consequences of alternative corporate policies. The course is designed to strengthen students’ command of corporate finance fundamentals while developing transferable skills in valuation, quantitative analysis, financial judgment, and the clear communication of financially grounded recommendations.


Years Teaching: 2025, 2026

Valuation, Mergers, and Acquisitions (EMBA523)

EMBA Course, KSU, 2026

This course prepares executives to lead complex M&A and restructuring transactions, moving beyond technical modeling to strategic deal design and negotiation. Participants will learn to translate valuation outputs, including sensitivity analysis and bid ceilings, into critical managerial decisions regarding financing mix, risk allocation, and post-merger execution. Grounded in global best practices, the curriculum is uniquely tailored to the GCC landscape, addressing the nuances of family group ownership, regional regulatory approvals, and concentrated market structures.


Years Teaching: 2026