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 to 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 industry professionals and to learn about potential career opportunities.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Sunderman
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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.  

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.

Fogelman Student Delegate Board

The Student Delegate Board aims to encourage other students to choose the Fogelman College of Business & Economics as their college of choice. This group strives to provide quality customer service to students, parents, event sponsors and visiting personnel. Additionally, they offer informational support for students, parents and visitors regarding academic programs, student activities and campus life. Their goal is to enrich the experience for all FCBE students and to serve as a liaison between the students and the administration.

Staff Advisor: Felicia Roddy-Jackson
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Fogelman Women in Leadership (FWL)

FWL offers monthly programming available to all UofM female students so that they can learn how to become the most successful leaders possible. In this program, students are granted the opportunity to personally meet top-tier women professionals of the field and glean "real world" leadership lessons.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kathy Tuberville
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Memphis Institute for Leadership Education (MILE)

The MILE mission is to prepare Fogelman College students to be future leaders in Memphis and the Mid-South through leadership development programs and mentoring. We match highly motivated, high ability students with Memphis business leaders and provide leadership education and training through a structured six-month program.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kurt Kraiger
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Student Veterans in Business Association (SVBA)

This organization focuses on assisting student veterans in developing the professional skills they need to successfully start a promising career upon graduation. 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 & April Mitchell

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Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA)

HBSA supports Hispanic Business Students in their business journey by networking with local Memphis companies and providing resources related to a second language certificates.

Faculty Advisor: Diana Ruggiero
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