Ichchha Pandey

Assistant Professor

Ichchha Pandey

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

James M. Hull College of Business
Department of Hull College of Business

James M. Hull College of Business

Bio

Dr. Ichchha Pandey, CFP®, holds an M.S. in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University. She is committed to teaching and research in the field of finance. Dr. Pandey believes in creating an engaging learning environment by incorporating real-world scenarios into her teaching, enabling students to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations.
Her research focuses on the impact of financial literacy on individuals’ financial decision-making and behavior. Through her work, Dr. Pandey aims to deepen understanding of this relationship and identify strategies to improve financial behaviors, ultimately advancing the discipline of financial planning. Her scholarly contributions have been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Behavioral Finance, the Financial Planning Review, the Journal of Financial Therapy, and the Financial Planning Research Journal.

  • IPANDEY@augusta.edu
  • AH E128

Education

  • Ph.D., Finance and Financial Manageme Texas Tech University, 2023

  • Ph.D., Financial Planning and Service Texas Tech University, 2023

  • MS, Finance and Financial Manageme Texas Tech University, 2021

  • MS, Financial Planning and Service Texas Tech University, 2021

  • MS, Finance, General University of Nevada - Reno, 2019

  • BBA, Finance, General Tribhuvan University, 2015

  • BBAM, Business Administration and Ma Tribhuvan University, 2015

Certifications

  • CFP® 2023

Awards & Honors

  • AFCPE® Outstanding Research Paper Symposium Award Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE®), 2025

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • FINC 3400

    Corporate Finance
  • FINC 4460

    Employee Benefits & Ret Plans
  • FINC 3405

    Financial Planning

Teaching Interests

I have taught a variety of finance courses, including Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Corporate Finance, and Investments. I deliver these courses using multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats, ensuring an engaging, practical learning experience for diverse student needs.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Life Insurance and Retirement Income Rating, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Financial Self-Efficacy and Debt Behavior: Does Gender or Marriage Matter?, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Investors’ Response to Market Volatility and Financial Sophistication, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Social Media for Investment Advice and Financial Satisfaction: Does Generation Matter?, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Social Media, Investment Knowledge, and Meme Stock Trading, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

My research primarily examines households’ and individuals’ financial behaviors, with a focus on financial planning. A significant portion of my research examines the impact of financial literacy on consumer financial decisions, particularly debt management and investment behavior.

Research Interest: Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Consumer Finance, Financial Behavior

Department Service

  • Academic Affairs Committee 2025 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Course development for Finance concentration 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Defining Activities/ metrics for Student Success 2024

    Role: Attendee, Meeting

College Service

  • CFP® Certification 2025 - 2025

    Role: Other
  • Faculty Excellence Series 2025 - 2025

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • HS Competition Event 2025 - 2025

    Role: Other

Public Service

  • Via Cognitive Health 2025 - 2025

    Role: Other