Marquette University AIM Program
Affiliated Finance Student Organizations
The AIM
program supports the University’s mission in the search for truth, the
discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional
excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership
expressed in service to others. Belonging to organizations allows our students
to go beyond the classroom and to better understand how their lives might be
impacted by society trends, economics, and global issues. It’s called
networking.
An important way for Marquette finance students to gain networking
experience is to be a member of a student organization. The following
organizations promote professional, career and social interests for students
pursuing a finance major. We encourage our students to belong to a variety of
groups which could include one or more of the following finance student
organizations:
Financial
Management Association (FMA)
Contact: Martha Wong
(martha.wong@marquette.edu)
The Financial
Management Association (FMA) is a global leader in developing and
disseminating knowledge about the finance industry. Their mission is to broaden
the common interests between academicians and practitioners and to provide
opportunities for networking interactions between financial professionals and
students. Marquette’s FMA club regularly
hosts speakers who discuss the topics of the day and showcase ethically
oriented decision-makers in the finance industry. The group also organizes
annual field trips to New York and Chicago, as well as arranging visits to
local finance firms. A student membership in the FMA can be both professionally
meaningful and a socially rewarding experiences for their members, chapter
officers, and faculty advisors. The FMA Club is an ideal place to
meet others who share the same interests and passions that you may not
otherwise meet on campus. By
participating in the Marquette FMA Club, you gain the opportunity to:
- Broaden your knowledge in finance and other areas
- Sharpen your professional skills
- Gain recognition for outstanding achievements
- Meet new people and make new contacts and friends
- Gain leadership experience you can list on your resume
- Prepare yourself for the job world
- Be aware of other ideas and career opportunities
- Learn how to pursue your career path
Marquette Investment Club
Contact: Akash Vipani
(akash.vipani@marquette.edu)
The student-run
Investment Club seeks to further its members' knowledge of investment methods
and strategies. The board and student members engage in intellectual discussions,
make investment presentations, host guest speakers, and manage a real
portfolio. Starting with seed capital of $25,000, the student-managed fund has grown
over the years. The portfolio utilizes low-cost exchange traded funds (ETFs)
enabling the students to gain experience investing in a wide variety of global
financial instruments. Members are also
given the opportunity to complete bi-annually in an ETF national team competition.
Investment
Banking / Private Equity (IB/PE) Club
Contact: Jeff Germanotta
(jeffrey.germanotta@marquette.edu)
Marquette
has recently created an Investment Banking / Private Equity Club. This group
seeks to enrich the undergraduate experience by providing students with
practical information, insights and resources to better manage their program of
study. Professionals from the banking and private equity sector will help coach
students on the process of obtain an internship and entry level positions – and
offer long-term career advising.
Marquette students and alumni will manage the IB/PE Club holding topical
seminars monthly during the school year.
Sample seminar topics include:
- Resume writing and interview preparation
- Identifying internship and job opportunities
- Maximizing internships
- Dressing for success
- Social and organizational skills
- Effective networking
- Effective business leadership and meeting skills
Real
Estate Club of Marquette
The Real
Estate Club of Marquette (RECM) is an active student group that brings in
external speakers on a nearly weekly basis throughout the academic year to
allow members and others hear about current trends in commercial real estate
and network with industry professionals. In addition, the club organizes site
visits to various regional properties and locations and sets up shadowing
programs with professionals in the commercial real estate industry in the area.
