Summer Springboard
Finance & Investing
ACADEMIC COURSE


LEARN THE FOUNDATIONS OF MARKETING BY BUILDING PRACTICAL SKILLS AND GAINING STRATEGIC INSIGHT FOR REAL-WORLD IMPACT
Course Highlights
- Be introduced to key investment concepts, including the characteristics of various asset classes, public versus private equity, stock market operations, company financials, valuation techniques, and portfolio design.
- Build a portfolio of stocks, bonds, and options while participating in a team-based trading competition with classmates.
Learn about multiple paths in finance, including investment banking, risk management, and commercial real estate.
Visit an investment firm and gain insights from a seasoned professional sharing real successes, failures, and career advice.
- Practice using data to research investments, estimate value, and develop strategies for asset allocation and hedging.
Summer Springboard
Finance & Investing
Course Overview
From investment banking and risk management to commercial real estate, this course introduces students to a wide range of careers in the financial industry. Along the way, students will gain insight into various business models and financial markets while developing valuable analytical and strategic skills.
A site visit to an investment firm offers a firsthand look at real-world successes, challenges, and key lessons in the field. Students will also hear from a seasoned investment professional who will share their personal career journey and highlight the diverse roles available in the investment world—whether in high-profile positions or essential behind-the-scenes roles.
Throughout the course, students will be introduced to foundational investment concepts, including data research, asset valuation, performance benchmarking, portfolio theory, risk-adjusted asset allocation, hedging strategies, and portfolio performance management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Study the underlying factors that influence publicly traded stock prices, and learn about options, futures and margin trading.
Outcome #2
Analyze P&L and balance sheets to gain useful insights into company valuations and private equity investments.
Outcome #3
Conduct equity research, and value a company using time-tested principles from professional investors.
Outcome #4
Gain valuable insights, and develop an investment pitch for an asset or stock that you believe is greatly undervalued.




