Gordon Bodnar

Gordon Bodnar
  • Lecturer

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    2300 Steinberg-Dietrich Hall
    3620 Locust Walk
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Teaching

All Courses

  • FNCE7310 - Global Val and Risk Analysis

    This course analyzes the financial management problems that result from operating in global environments. Key topics include managing currency risk through hedging and financing, calculating the cost of capital for foreign operations, assessing sovereign risks, capital budgeting from a project and parent perspective, and international taxation.

  • FNCE8990 - Independent Study

    Independent Study Projects require extensive independent work and a considerable amount of writing. ISP in Finance are intended to give students the opportunity to study a particular topic in Finance in greater depth than is covered in the curriculum. The application for ISP's should outline a plan of study that requires at least as much work as a typical course in the Finance Department that meets twice a week. Applications for FNCE 8990 ISP's will not be accepted after the THIRD WEEK OF THE SEMESTER. ISP's must be supervised by a Standing Faculty member of the Finance Department.

Knowledge at Wharton

The Business of Signing a Superstar Athlete

Kenneth Shropshire, professor emeritus of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, explores the expectations, business opportunities, and community impact that come with signing a superstar athlete like LeBron James.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/16/2026
Why Gen Z Is Choosing Sports Betting Over Retirement Savings

Michael Platt, professor of marketing, psychology, and neuroscience at the Wharton School, explains why sports betting is capturing young people’s attention and what it means for their financial futures.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/14/2026
The Analytics Behind Baseball’s Small-Market Success

Mike Petriello, Major League Baseball's director of stats and research, explains the swing data, player development, and matchup decisions changing how teams compete.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/14/2026