George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Michael Hlinka,
CFA
Biography
Michael Hlinka has been a full-time professor at George Brown Polytechnic since September 2000. Prior to that, he spent 10 years in the financial services industry, culminating in a position as an investment advisor with HSBC Securities. In addition to his teaching duties at George Brown Polytechnic, he designed and runs the Passing the CSC and CFA Programs at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.
Academic Credentials
Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder, CFA Institute, 2004
Master of Business Administration, University of Toronto, 1986
Areas of Specialization
Canadian Investments
Call Center – Inbound
Call Center – Outbound
Areas of Expertise
Equity Valuation
Business Communication
Career Highlights
2000-Present: Professor, George Brown Polytechnic, Centre for Business
2002-Present: Business Commentator, CBC Radio and CBC Television
2005-Present: Instructor, Passing the CFA Program, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Awards
Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence, George Brown Polytechnic, 2003
Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence, George Brown Polytechnic, 2004