Faculty Bio

Barbara MacLeod, CFA

John J. Joseph Professor and Joseph A. Meek Professor in the Department of Economics & Business – Business Administration

Education

• B.A., Iowa State University
• M.M., Northwestern University

About

Barbara MacLeod holds a master's degree in Finance from the J. L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a graduate degree in banking from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Iowa State University. MacLeod has most recently had extensive professional work experience in banking, asset/liability management in investments, and fixed-income investments. Her areas of specialization include risk management, investments, and banking. MacLeod teaches finance (both corporate and investments), international business (including management practices in Japan), business of sports, and corporate strategy. She also consults with businesses on financial and strategic initiatives.

Areas of Interest / Expertise

• The Chartered Financial Analyst charter, curriculum, and examination process
• Business courses and the liberal arts curriculum
• Investments
• Risk management

Publications / Presentations

• MacLeod, Barbara A., ed. CFA Program Curriculum, Volume 1: Ethical and Professional Standards and Quantitative Methods, Level I 2009. CFA Institute, 2009.
• MacLeod, Barbara A., ed. CFA Program Curriculum, Volume 3: Financial Reporting and Analysis, Level I 2009. CFA Institute, 2009.
• MacLeod, Barbara A., ed. CFA Program Curriculum, Volume 4: Corporate Finance and Portfolio Management, Level I 2009. CFA Institute, 2009.
• MacLeod, Barbara A., ed. CFA Program Curriculum, Volume 5: Equity and Fixed Income, Level I 2009. CFA Institute, 2009.
• MacLeod, Barbara A., ed. CFA Program Curriculum, Volume 6: Derivatives and Alternative Investments, Level I 2009. CFA Institute, 2009.