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Finance Academy. Academic Honors Program. Driving Leadership in Finance. Why have the Finance Academy?. To challenge top finance students at the University of Illinois to reach for higher levels of excellence in finance

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  1. Finance Academy Academic Honors Program Driving Leadership in Finance

  2. Why have the Finance Academy? • To challenge top finance students at the University of Illinois to reach for higher levels of excellence in finance • To build confidence and capability in students so that they will be prepared for leadership positions in finance 2

  3. The Finance Academy • An honors-like program • Creating a program for excellence in Finance • Comprised of Juniors and Seniors who have been top achievers in their classes • Application process is beginning now • Applications available in Finance Department (340 Wohlers) 3

  4. Finance Academy Priorities 4

  5. Finance Academy’s Vision • Actively participate in weekly class sessions during junior and senior years • For University of Illinois “credit” (all four semesters), subject to approval by the University of Illinois Administration • Finance Academy participation can count as one item required to qualify students as a “James Scholar” • A commitment to learning and accomplishment going forward • Earn at least a 3.50 GPA for all classes each quarter during four Finance Academy semesters to remain in good standing • Expectations: • Become an “Expert” in technical tools • Have a current awareness and understanding of contemporary issues in Finance • Focus on communication, managerial and leadership skills 5

  6. Is the Finance Academy for me? • Strong academic performance overall and a real commitment to the field of Finance • Already demonstrates strong analytical capability • Leadership potential (previous track record preferred)‏ • Professional focus (strong communication skills)‏ • Ability to look to the world outside the classroom • Well rounded interests • Upstanding citizen (“integrity”) and a sense of community 6

  7. Finance Academy Members’ Diverse Opportunities & Experiences 7

  8. Finance Academy Selection Process • Students will be considered from three pools • Students who are invited to apply on the basis of past accomplishment • Students recommended by professors in the College • Students who apply to the Academy on their own • Applications required and to include: • Student resume • Student essay • Recommendation from a professor, if possible • Interview • Selection committee will make final recommendations 8