Stanley C. Golder Academies
Named in honor of private equity industry pioneer Stanley C. Golder, a graduate of the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Golder Academies seek to prepare students for exciting careers in the fields of investment banking, investment management, venture capital, private equity, and a variety of opportunities in corporate finance.
Finance Academy is an enrichment program for outstanding Gies students in the second semester on Campus. Offered in the Spring only, Finance Academy offers instruction in financial software, basic accounting, time value of money and financial modeling, that aims to prepare you for interviews into the other Academies, but also for success at Gies and in your interviewing while on campus.
The Investment Banking Academy is a collaborative effort put forth by the finance department in conjunction with alumni and Business Career services, with the purpose of preparing students for careers in the investment banking industry.
The Investment Management Academy provides high-potential sophomores, juniors and seniors with the tools necessary to pursue a longer-term career in investment management, hedge funds and other buy-side tracks
The Golder Scholars program provides opportunity and recognition for our top students in the Academies. These students are nominated by the Finance faculty.
Requirements for consideration include:
Once admitted, members will have opportunities to participate in focused professional development activities in their chosen fields of interest as well as be eligible for scholarships.