Cayuga Fund Equity Analyst

Catalog description

The Cayuga Fund Equity Analyst program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in securities research and investment management. This course allows select first year MBA and select other students to participate in the management of the Cayuga Fund, a $1 million small-cap equity fund that invests money for the Cornell University endowment, under the guidance and mentorship of faculty and second year Cayuga Fund students who are taking NBA 5120 and NBA 5121 . Students are assigned industry sectors to cover, and conduct investment research on the industries. Deliverables include participating in sector meetings and portfolio reviews and presenting industry research in the NBA 5120 class.The selection process for this course begins in the first semester of the MBA program. Students are only accepted after demonstrating strong interest in investment management and commitment to supporting the Fund. First-year MBA students interested in this course should begin their training in the summer and fall of their first year by participating in the summer prep program, the August one-day Stock Camp, the September Research Mentor Weekend and the Investment Management Club. Interested students are also expected to conduct research work on their own and complete coursework in finance, accounting and management. Students apply to the First Year Cayuga Fund Analyst program in October. More information may be found on the Parker Center website.