Get Work Experience You Can Put on Your Résumé
Members of the Professional Program in Finance may apply to be part of a select group of students in the UTDSOM Investment Fund. Student fund members are responsible for actively monitoring specific industry sectors, recommending the purchase and sale of individual stocks, preparing and presenting detailed pitch presentations in support of their viewpoint, and defending their ideas to their peers. Students gain valuable experience using different valuation techniques, portfolio allocation theories, and fundamental / technical analysis tools.
Learn How to Manage with Actual Funds
The UTDSOM Investment Fund is a pool of capital donated by the family of Dr. Robert Kieschnick – Director of the MS Financial Technology & Analytics Program, for the express purpose of creating returns in excess of the broader market to fund student scholarships. The investment recommendations that students make have a direct impact on the amount and number of scholarships the fund can offer UTD students.
A Portfolio Created by Students
Students complete portfolio allocation exercises, recommend the purchase and sale of stocks and bonds, and vote on the recommendations of their peers. This is a unique opportunity for students to have a vote in the allocation of capital and to build valuable presentation and analytical skills.