George Jabbour

George M. Jabbour, PhD, is a prominent figure in the field of finance and education. He serves as the Director of the Master of Science in Finance program at The George Washington University and is a professor specializing in derivatives, financial engineering, and investments. Dr. Jabbour has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which he shares through his publications in professional financial journals and by speaking at conferences in the United States and internationally. His areas of focus include option pricing models, financial management, and risk management. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Jabbour is involved in various financial ventures. He is a managing director of Global Asset Investments, LLC, an asset management and derivatives consulting firm. He is also the CEO of Global Finance Associates Inc., a financial training, consulting, and research company. Through these ventures, Dr. Jabbour actively engages in trading and offers seminars on option trading and valuation. Philip H. Budwick, MSF, is another key figure at The George Washington University School of Business. As the Director of the Capital Markets Trading Room, he plays a significant role in training and guiding students in the intricacies of capital markets. Mr. Budwick is an accomplished author, writing articles on option trading strategies and investments. Like Dr. Jabbour, Mr. Budwick is also a Managing Director of Global Asset Investments, LLC. He actively trades in options and stocks and holds a law degree in addition to his master's degree in finance. With his background in law and finance, he imparts his knowledge to students in portfolio management classes. Together, Dr. George M. Jabbour and Mr. Philip H. Budwick contribute significantly to the world of finance education and practice through their roles at The George Washington University and their involvement in asset management and derivatives consulting.