To go through the Academy, you would need to graduate with the Finance +DS (or IS or CS) and complete all three of Prof. Excell's classes.
The three classes would be spread out over Fall of Junior Year, Spring of Junior Year, and Fall of Senior Year.
The required classes are:
FIN 412 – Intro to Futures and Options. We focus on practical trading skills to prepare you for interviews. This course is offered only during the fall semester.
FIN 416 – (formerly Fin 490) it is my Applied Derivative Strategies where I will introduce you to more sophisticated options for building trading skills, and also work on technical interview skills. This course is offered only during the spring semester.
FIN 428 - Cases in Financial Derivatives. We will learn how to build and backtest your own trading strategy. This course is offered only during the fall semester.
You are welcome to sign up for two of the classes if you are a rising Senior. However, the third class is critical to complete the Academy.