Factors that Affect Student Performance In International Finance Course

Abstract

This study analyzes student performance at a regional university in international finance course and their grades in college algebra and applied cakulus courses they take in their freshman and sophomore years. It also examines the relationship between the students' major field of study, various demographics such as gender, age, race, and the number of years at this university. Furthermore, students previous GPAs, included as part of the explanatory variables. Initial results indicate a significant difference between the grades of the students in the international finance course who are majoring in accounting and finance and students majoring in other business fields. Furthennore, similar results were observed between students who ea med A's and B's in their college algebra and applied calculus courses and principles of finance course. In general students wlw majored in accounting and finance demonstrated stronger • quantitative skills than those of other business majors. This may explain why these students choose a major that requir:es greater use. of quantitative skills. Finally, the research indicates a strong relationship between the grades in principles of finance course and the gender.