Academics
Curriculum
Depending on the specific nature of the financial markets career targeted, the mix of courses a student chooses can vary. The institute’s academic director will work with each FMI Scholar to construct a curricular plan that best meets the student’s academic and career interests.
Students should plan to complete courses that build the strong quantitative skills that are important in all financial markets careers. Offerings in calculus, intermediate-level accounting, and financial modeling are strongly recommended. Additionally, students may elect to participate in a security analysis class that manages a multi-million dollar Student Investment Fund.
Advising
Each FMI Scholar receives personal academic advising from the institute’s academic director Professor Elizabeth Booth. She is a recipient of the 2005-06 Honors College Award to Faculty for Exceptional Contributions based on her strong interest in and commitment to teaching, student academic advising and overall student achievement. She regularly meets with FMI Scholars to insure their academic program is well aligned with their career interests.
CFA Program
Students interested in pursuing careers as portfolio managers and investment advisers are strongly encouraged to consider the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
In 2007, the Broad School was named a CFA Program Partner. For more information on the many benefits of this program, including scholarships to help cover the enrollment and registration costs associated with the first exam, visit the CFA program Web site.