Factors Associated with Student Performance in Investment Portfolio Management: An Empirical Study at a US Residential Public University

Abstract

This paper examines some determinants of student performance in Investment Portfolio Management. Of the motivation factors studied, only the grade the student intends to earn has some association with student performance. Of the effort factors used, only class participation and homework have positive effect on student performance. None of the distraction factors studied (job hours, job type, and course load) has any effect on student performance. Prior ability factors (the grade in a pre-requisite investment course, and GPA) have significant association with student performance. Finally, none of the selfperceived abilities (writing, math, reading, and listening) has any association with student performance.