John Francis Steffen III (Instructor) - Grade Details
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John Francis Steffen III - All Courses
Average Grade - 3.769
Median Grade - 4.0
Latest grades from Spring 2026
John Francis Steffen III - Overview
| Course Number | Grade Info | Number of Students | Latest Grade Data | Breakdown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI 457 | Average Grade - 3.789 Median Grade - 4.0 |
117 | Spring 2026 | |||
| FI 490 | Average Grade - 3.591 Median Grade - 4.0 |
11 | Spring 2026 | |||
| FI 491 | Average Grade - 3.722 Median Grade - 4.0 |
293 | Spring 2026 | |||
| FI 492 | Average Grade - 3.932 Median Grade - 4.0 |
93 | Spring 2026 | |||
| FI 857 | Average Grade - 3.775 Median Grade - 4.0 |
51 | Fall 2025 | |||
| FI 862 | Average Grade - 3.827 Median Grade - 4.0 |
52 | Fall 2025 | |||
| FI 891 | Average Grade - 3.702 Median Grade - 4.0 |
62 | Spring 2026 | |||
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FI 457 - Security Analysis
Fundamental analysis of individual stocks. Discounted cash flow valuation, relative valuation, special situations. Management of a real-money stock portfolio, the Michigan State University Student Investment Fund.
Average Grade - 3.789
Median Grade - 4.0
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FI 490 - Independent Study
Supervised independent study of special topics in finance.
Average Grade - 3.591
Median Grade - 4.0
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FI 491 - Topics in Finance
Current and emerging issues in finance to supplement and enrich existing courses.
Average Grade - 3.722
Median Grade - 4.0
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FI 492 - Additional Topics in Finance
Current and emerging issues in finance to supplement and enrich existing courses.
Average Grade - 3.932
Median Grade - 4.0
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FI 857 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Fundamental analysis of individual stocks. Discounted cash flow valuation, relative valuation, and special situations. Management of student-run investment fund.
Average Grade - 3.775
Median Grade - 4.0
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FI 862 - Public and Private Equity Valuation & Analysis
The class introduces students to the valuation techniques used in IB/PE transactions, including Comparables, Precedent Transactions, DCF, and LBO. A final presentation on a specific public company will encompass all these methodologies and include strategic alternative recommendations the company should pursue.
Average Grade - 3.827
Median Grade - 4.0
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FI 891 - Topics In Finance
Current and emerging issues in corporate finance, investments, and financial modeling to supplement and enrich existing courses.
Average Grade - 3.702
Median Grade - 4.0
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