CSU Student Investment Fund Application Info

College of Business Administration’s Student Investment Fund (SIF) program, launched in the Fall 2010 semester based on the $250,000 investment fund allocated to the CBA by the UEI,

is now ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS from students to participate as
Interns and Security Analysts

General Requirements
• Student is a business major student at CBA while participating in the SIF program
• Student will become a member of IIS (Institutional Investment Society) or FMA (Financial Management Association)
• Student will need to commit two semesters and register 2 credit hours in each semesters for FIN 199 (Special Problem in Finance) or MBA299A (Special Problem in Finance) for a total of 4 credit hours.

For Interns
• Student will register 1 credit hour for FIN 199 (Special Problem in Finance).
• Students who successfully complete the internship will be given priorities to join the Investment Committee (IC). After becoming IC members, students need to commit another two semesters first as Security Analysts and then Portfolio Managers. Students will need to register 1 credit hour in the 2nd semester and 2 credit hours in the 3rd semester for FIN 199.

For Security Analysts
• Student has taken FIN 101 (Business Finance) and received a grade of B or above
• Student is currently enrolled in one of the following finance classes at CSUS: FIN 134, FIN 135, FIN 136, MBA 220, MBA 222, and MBA 223.

Benefits:
• Gain real investment experience by managing a portfolio worth more than $250,000
• Network and collaborate with finance industry professionals
• Attend industry conferences and professional presentations
• Numerous opportunities to enhance leadership, presentation and investment skills
• Receive 4 units of upper division GE requirements
Student Expectations:
• Motivated to work independently and in groups
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, and the ability to utilize in-depth research expertise and synthesize large quantities of information
• Committed to investing the time necessary to succeed in the fast paced field of investment

If you are interested, please submit your resume, transcripts and a letter of interest (including your goals for the program, why you are a good candidate and your career objectives) to Dr. Moore, Tahoe 2117, e-mail: djmphd@csus.edu

FOR SEMESTERS APPLICATION DEADLINE MANDATORY MEETINGS
SPRING 2013 – FALL 2013 January 30, 2013 Mondays 2:15 – 4:15 p.m.