Education Program

The Academy hosts an accelerated 14-week educational bootcamp with curriculum covering accounting, valuation techniques, M&A process, pitchbook preparation, and financial modeling that is led by senior members in the club for new members accepted.

The boot camp is finished with a final project that is presented in front of a "board" at ArkMalibu, a regional investment bank located in Cincinnati, that consists of professionals with experience in the field.

Experiential Learning

The Academy had an exclusive partnership with Kirtland Capital Partners, a private equity firm located in Cleveland, to offer members an private equity internship.

Members gain real-world experience throughout the school year and can expect to work on M&A advisory and debt/equity private placement assignments for companies in a broad range of industries. This is offered to select members of the Academy and is a huge boost to selected members for potential future interviews.

Professional Development

The Academy facilitates a mentorship program to connect UD alumni in the investment banking industry with current new members.

Fireside chats, resume reviews, and mock interviews are all a part of this program to help ready new members.

Additionally, we organize guest speaking events with professionals in the industry to share their experiences and advice with the club and University of Dayton students to gain insight into the real-world experience in the industry.