We are excited for you to be a part of our world-renowned institution and to join in the rich traditions, experiential learning opportunities, innovative and cutting-edge curriculum that the MS Finance Program (MSF) at Gies College of Business has to offer.
To help you prepare for your arrival on campus to start the MSF program, we are excited to launch a “Get Ready for MSF & Gies Business” virtual event series. This series will help to orient you to your upcoming life as a MSF student at Gies Business in an informative, fun, and engaging way. Each session has its own focus so we encourage you to participate in as many of these events as possible. You’ll be glad you did.
Wednesday, May 15 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM U.S. Central Time| SESSION RECORDING
Are you new to the Champaign-Urbana area or even to the USA? If so, you likely have a lot of questions about your big move here such as "What do I need to bring? What to expect at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection?” or questions like “What is the weather like? How do I find housing, or a bank, or a cellphone plan?"
In this session, some of our current students, recent alums, and MSF staff are happy to share with you their tips, tricks, and "lessons learned" as a new student here and about living in Champaign-Urbana. We hope you can join us to engage in conversation about all the things “you need to know” before and after you arrive at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Friday, May 24 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM U.S. Central Time |PPT
The Gies College of Business is excited to present a live session introducing you to our popular online career-readiness course called the “Gies Professional Pathway Foundations”. This interactive session is your chance to:
- Explore the course content: Get a sneak peek at the in-demand professional competencies and skills that employers desire.
- Ask any questions: We'll have a live Q&A with a Gies career coach to address your concerns about course structure, timelines, and how to earn your certificate of completion.
- Learn how to maximize your Gies experience: Discover how the MSF program helps you leverage your time at Gies to set yourself up for long-term career success.
This session is perfect if you're interested in getting career-ready and making the most of your time at Gies!
Friday, May 31 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM U.S. Central Time |SESSION RECORDING| Housing in Champaign Urbana PPT
Are you wondering what life is like in Champaign? Do you want to hear what students do for fun on campus? Interested to know the top place for study, eat, and workout? How to get around on and off campus? Answers to all of these questions and more are provided during this session. Current students, alumni and program staff will share their experience and answer your questions.
June 14| 09:00 AM -10:00AM U.S. Central Time | REGISTER
Join us for a casual session and get to know about your classmates and the program staff on a more personal level. We ask that you prepare a brief self-introduction, including something unique about yourself. You’ll enjoy this opportunity to start developing new friendships and your support network.
June 27 | 09:00 AM -10:00AM U.S. Central Time | SESSION RECORDING
Are you interest in discovering potential career paths that align with your interests following the completion of the Gies MSF program? Would you like to gain insight from our alumni on how they utilize their MSF degree in their professional endeavors? Join us for the “Meet the MSF Alumni” session for some interactive and informative conversations.
Tuesday, July 9 | 08:30 AM -09:30 AM U.S. Central Time | SESSION RECORDING | Professor Pearson's PPT | Professor Pollet's PPT
The faculty members at Gies Business are widely recognized and respected by academic institutions and the finance industry worldwide. They play a crucial role in guiding students to question established assumptions, foster creativity, and cultivate exceptional analytical abilities. Our esteemed faculty members deliver courses that are not only relevant to real-world scenarios but also built upon the foundation of cutting-edge academic research. As an example of the classroom experience, we invite you to explore brief online lectures from Professor Joshua Pollet and Professor Neil Pearson, who teach the Investments and Financial Derivatives courses, respectively.
Monday/Tuesday, July 15/16 | 09:00 AM -11:30AM U.S. Central Time |SESSION 1 Recording | Session 1 Slides | SESSION 2 Recording
Join Professor Martin Widdicks, Academic Director of the MS Finance Program, for our fall 2024 Registration Meetings. Degree requirements, courses, specializations, concentrations and other details of the Program will be discussed during the registration meeting. We will have a Q & A session at the end of meeting on the 16th.
Fall 2024 registration starts after the July 16 session.
Friday, August 2 | 09:00 AM -10:00AM U.S. Central Time |SESSION RECORDING | Session Slides
Adjusting to the new life as a student in a new country/culture can be overwhelming. Regardless of how well prepared you think you are, you may be caught off guard sooner or later. To help you to have a smooth transition for your upcoming study with us, we present you with this interactive session with Dr. Iftikhar Haider. We will discuss different elements that may affect you and your study here and provide suggestions.
Make sure to be on campus the week of August 19-23, 2024 for our week-long orientation. More information!
