Financial Analyst Program
In partnership with Bloomberg® , the Financial Analyst Program (FAP) equips students with cutting edge skills in financial analysis and equity research taking the students through a deep value fundamental research process that results in the creation of independent equity research reports. The FAP provides an educational challenge that builds on relevant, real-world fundamental investment knowledge to educate, train and develop the next generation of top notch finance talent.
Please contact the Executive Education Admissions Department at MSFinance@fau.edu for more details.
Financial Analyst Program Facts:
- The ONLY program of its kind in the state of Florida
- Preselected group of students based on academic and professional background, GPA, interview and responses to essay questions
- CFA-based financial analysis curriculum
- Bloomberg Partnership and connectivity to guest speakers/industry experts
- Students must become Bloomberg certified to successfully complete program
- Internships opportunities with: Asset Management Firms, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, Equity Research Firms, Corporations
Student Benefits
Students gain real experience with real companies in the areas of financial analysis, financial modeling and company valuations. This unique program helps students to become more competitive in today’s job market. Utilizing the state-of-the-art FAU Trading Room, students will gain practical, hands-on experience and knowledge via Bloomberg® terminals. Students will receive a Financial Analyst Certificate from FAU and are also required to become Bloomberg Essentials Certified.
Only 30 candidates will be accepted into each program intake. Early application submission is recommended.
Bloomberg Laboratory
Students in the Financial Analyst Program have 24-hour access to this new lab located on the second floor of the FAU College of Business.
Accolades
Since program inception in 2011, as the only university in the state of Florida, teams from FAU's Financial Analyst Program have qualified for the State of Florida Research Challenge every year.
The 2015 Financial Analyst Program students from FAU, led by Dr. Rainford Knight, won for the State of Florida Research Challenge.
FAU/Bloomberg Terminal Internship Program Opportunities
Through the FAU/Bloomberg Terminal Internship Program, companies not only gain access to talented FAU students, but also benefit from access to Bloomberg® terminals and industry experts.
FAP – Admission & Application Requirements
Admission for new students into the Financial Analyst Program is currently on hold. The program is undergoing exciting updates to its curriculum with the intended objective of further enhancing the program outcome and experience. In the interim, many components of the Financial Analyst Program are being incorporated into the structure of the Master of Science in Finance program. Please contact MSFinance@fau.edu to speak with an Admissions Representative for more details regarding the various finance program options offered at FAU.
FAU Financial Analyst Program - Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements and Eligibility
- Student must have a 3.3 GPA or higher in their major
- Undergraduate students should be in their Junior or Senior year.
- Graduate students must be in good standing in an MBA or Master’s program
- Non-Degree students should have a bachelor’s degree and have completed the undergraduate prerequisites courses listed below.
Recommended Prerequisite Courses
- It is recommended that applicants should have completed the majority of the following: Accounting I & II, Corporate Finance, Money and Banking, Economics (macro/micro), Advanced Finance.
Written Personal Statement
The following three essay questions must be answered and submitted with the The Financial Analyst Program application:
- What is your view of the current stock market environment?
- Why do you want to be a financial analyst?
- What skills do you possess that would make you a good analyst?
Those candidates who are selected will be interviewed; interviews will be conducted by the investment committee. Only those applicants selected will be contacted for an interview.
FAU Financial Analyst Program - Application Requirements
The application information listed below is required:
- Resume
- Personal Statement answering the following questions:
- What is your view of the current stock market environment?
- Why do you want to be a financial analyst?
- What skills do you possess that would make you a good analyst?
- Unofficial Transcript
Note: You do NOT need to upload your transcript if you are a current FAU student or FAU graduate.
FAU Financial Analyst Program - Interviews
Once applications are reviewed, qualified candidates will be contacted by the admissions department to schedule an interview for the Financial Analyst Program. Interviews will be conducted by the Program Director, Dr. Rainford Knight.