Corporate Presentations
Our organization is honored to host corporate sponsored events, throughout the year, in order to enhance the recruiting process and develop our network of individuals in the financial services industry. The Finance Association is always willing to accommodate corporate sponsored events.
Finance Association Career Fair
The Finance Association Career Fair is the largest event of the year. Previously, it was held on the 4th floor in Spartan Stadium every September. Last year's event was our largest career fair to date that The Fair typically features 50 companies and several hundred students. This year, the career fair will be virtual. It provides an excellence opportunity to network with recruiters and secure an internship for the summer. The Finance Association is extremely grateful for all career fair attendees.
Educational Series
The Finance Association reaches its mission to provide members with extended learning opportunities through an educational series. The Executive Board team hosts weekly presentations on careers in finance in order for members to learn more about the positions and ways to gain useful skills. Some Educational Series topics include Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Investment Banking, and Private Equity.
Philanthropic Events
Previously, the Finance Association partnered up with Volunteers of America to adopt a family. Through the organization, we provided a family with food and gifts that would give their children a holiday to remember. We plan on adopting another family this year and are always looking for opportunities to give back to the community.
Roadshow
- New York City - The Michigan State Finance Association partnered with the Student Investment Association to host a joint road show to New York City. Members met with Bloomberg, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, Blackstone, and Golub Capital. This roadshow allowed members to learn more about Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, and Equity Research. The Finance Association is very thankful for the alumni who invited us to New York City.
- Los Angeles - The Michigan State Finance Association partnered with the Student Investment Association to host the first road show to Los Angeles. Members met with Platinum Equity, CMI Group, Radiology Partners, and Wells Fargo. This roadshow allowed members to learn more about careers in the Finance Industry and opportunities in Los Angeles. The Finance Association is very thankful for the firms who welcomed us to Los Angeles and for their informative presentations.
Social Events
- Hayride - The hayride served as a fall semester social event to get the members and the executive board acquainted with each other. The MSUFA partnered with the MSU Supply Chain Association to host a fall hayride at Andy T Farms.
- Lugnuts Baseball Game - The Lugnuts Baseball game is typically an end of the year social event. This is a fun experience to close out the year for members of the Finance Association.
Stock Simulator Competition
Michigan State Finance Association held a competition that used the Investopedia Stock Sumulator to gauge who could earn the highest return by the competition's end. The field consists of members who competed over a 2 month span to have the highest account value.