FCBE - Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
Student Organizations
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Student Organizations
Financial Management Association
The Financial Management Association is a student-led club dedicated to promoting
interest in Finance and related areas. Students may hear speakers from the professional
world and learn about opportunities in corporate finance, banking and investments.
This group encourages participation in internships and helps students learn about
opportunities for graduate studies in business and finance.
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Lambda Alpha International (LAI) – Real Estate Fraternity
Lambda Alpha Real Estate Student Organization is sponsored by Lambda Alpha International (LAI), an honorary society for the advancement of land economics. LAI provides a forum for the study and advancement of land economics where the "winnowing and sifting" of ideas takes place in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Those students interested in the field of real estate are invited to join us in several meetings to hear from industry professionals and to learn about potential career opportunities.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark SundermanWebsite
Finance Teams and Professional Development Programs
CFA Institute Research Challenge
Finance students from the University of Memphis have competed in the CFA Institute Research Challenge for the past several years. For the Research Challenge, a team of three to five students researches a public company, prepares an equity research report similar to a securities analyst’s report to initiate coverage of a company, and then presents their findings to a panel of industry professionals, most of which are Chartered Financial Analysts. This competition provides students with access to multiple networking and mentorship opportunities.
The University of Memphis team won the Mid-South division of the competition in 2011, and placed within the top four in 2012 and 2013.
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TVA Student Managed Portfolio
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has partnered with the University of Memphis to provide a real-world learning experience in portfolio management for the UofM students enrolled in either FIR 4331 or FIR 6331. Students actively manage TVA funds by designing investment strategies, calling in trades, and providing performance reports to the TVA. The student-run stock portfolio is under the guidance of a Fogelman faculty member.
Students learn how to manage real money and develop real skills useful for making stock investment decisions, either for their own investment portfolio or for potential career opportunities in the mutual or hedge fund industries. Student managers of the TVA student managed fund are held to similar guidelines as TVA’s professional money managers. This class is unlike any other class offered at the University of Memphis.
Enrolling in FIR 4331 or FIR 6331 places students on the board of directors of the
University of Memphis' TVA student managed mutual fund.
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Futures in Finance
Ever wonder what comes after the degree? The Futures in Finance program, offered through the Center for Professional Career Development, is designed for undergraduate Finance majors to examine the options available to them before and beyond graduation. This three-course series explores different fields of finance, which are designed to help students discover their strengths, and guide them to success. The series is comprised of three 2-hour sessions and will be limited to 25 students.
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Fogelman Leaders in Action (FLA)
Fogelman Leaders in Action (FLA), (formerly known as Fogelman Women in Leadership), provides unique leadership training and professional development to help you build the confidence and skills necessary for success. We offer two programming tracks—one for all UofM students and the other for professionals already in the workplace.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kathy Tuberville
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Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA)
HBSA supports Hispanic Business Students in their academic and professional journey by networking with local Memphis companies and providing resources related to second language certificates.
Faculty Advisor: Diana RuggieroWebsite
Memphis Institute for Leadership Education (MILE)
The Memphis Institute for Leadership Education (MILE) program provides exclusive networking and mentorship opportunities for FCBE business students by connecting them directly with seasoned industry professionals.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kurt KraigerWebsite
Student Veterans in Business Association (SVBA)
This organization focuses on assisting student veterans in developing the professional skills they need to start a promising career upon graduation successfully. SVBA also works to enhance the student veteran experience by providing opportunities for integration into campus life and culture, as well as the Memphis community.
Staff Advisors: Marja Martin-Carruth and April MitchellWebsite