University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Teaching Recognition

  • UNL CoB PhD Student Teaching Award Top2 Finalist. See proof here.
  • UNL Teaching and Learning Center New Course Development Grant (for FINA365). See proof here.
    • Given to instructors who are teaching the course for the first time. Designed new teaching materials from scratch.

See Teaching Statement here
Rate My Professors page

Courses Taught as a Primary Instructor

FINA363 - Investment Principles Spring 2024

  • Size: 35
  • Syllabus: Download here
  • Evaluation: Download here
Comments
SOME (NOT ALL) comments from students

"Brandon is one of the best teachers I have had while at UNL and he makes coming to class enjoyable."

"BMOE is the goat."

"He seems to check the box with every single thing applicable to a professor that I would like to have."

"This was a good course besides having to use Python."

"Very good professor, and easy to communicate with."

"Dear Brandon, Thank you so much for being the best PhD teacher I’ve had yet! I really enjoyed your humor and positivity you brought to every lecture. I hope I see you again!"

"Thank you for being an awesome teacher!"

"Great professor, really helpful with anything you need."

"Thank you for teaching an interesting course! Best of luck to you in future. #increasebrandonsstipend"

FINA363 - Investment Principles Fall 2024

  • Size: 48
  • Syllabus: Download here
  • Evaluation: Download here
Comments
SOME (NOT ALL) comments from students

"It was very clear what I needed to do to pass this class. The lectures were helpful and was available to talk at any point when I was confused"

"I appreciate that Brandon let us use a cheat sheet for exams and gave us a formula sheet to study with. It was very nice to have those formulas in one place, with descriptions. It was something that he didn't have to do but did to make our lives easier. I appreciate that."

"...thank you for being a great professor and making this class fun and interesting! I learned a lot and I'm happy I took this course. Thank you again and Happy Holidays!"

"Very nice guy"

"He is always happy to talk after class to make sure I am following the lesson plans well."

"Professor Brandon is an incredible professor and is extremely supportive of his students. Anytime I needed help, he was always available to clarify things."

"Did a good job at communicating to students. Constantly kept up with emails."

"Love 363"

"Brandon is great!"

"He is an amazing teacher who really cares about all of the students."

"I appreciate your effort to teach real world skills, not just textbook definitions and such."

ECON/FINA365 - Financial Markets and Institutions Spring 2025

  • Size: 81
  • Syllabus: Download here
  • Evaluation: Download here
Comments
SOME (NOT ALL) comments from students

"Brandon is not perfect, but perfect is Brandon"

"There is a lot of content covered in this class, but it is all very connected. Studying, doing practice problems, and class instruction help bring those pieces together, and it is very rewarding when it clicks."

"Brandon does a great job of creating a welcoming environment that really encourages learning. He wants us all to get the most out of this class and he does a great job of engaging with the class which in turn makes us want to learn more."

"He's the best professor who cares about students' success and what students can get from his lectures."

"Brandon is the most passionate professor I've seen besides ... this semester. I'd recommend that the University hires Brandon as he actually cares..."

"Professor Moe has given us a lot of great material and is very supportive in helping our learning. Best finance professor in my whole college experience."

"Every time I had a question, he would get back to me quickly and would answer the question thoroughly. I think that is important for a professor."

"Brandon makes the class fun to attend."

"I've enjoyed the professor a lot. He is funny, engaging, and teaches in a clean and concise manner."

"His pay, whatever the University gives Brandon isn't enough."

"I think Brandon taught this course very well, he really wants all of us to uncerstand and succeed, and I will definitely recommend him to future students."

"Brandon was awesome He was a really good professor who cared about his students. He gave good feedback on every assignment and genuinely wanted the best for us. It was very clear on what he expected of us and how to succeed in this course. He responded very quickly and was helpful."

"I thought you taught the course very well, and were my favorite professor this semester. I enjoyed getting to learn more."

"I thoroughly enjoyed going to class all semester."

ECON/FINA365 - Financial Markets and Institutions Fall 2025

  • Size: 48
  • Syllabus: TBAL
  • Evaluation: TBAL

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