# Investment Management Initiative

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##  Investment Management Initiative

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##  Mission

The Investment Management Initiative has been established to enhance the educational and career opportunities available to undergraduate students in this growing area of finance. It features dedicated coursework, opportunities for experiential learning, events and outside speakers, and mentorship through its Scholars Program.

##  What does the Investment Management Initiative offer?

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###  Education

NYU Stern offers a comprehensive suite of courses in investments and investment management spanning all major asset classes and investing styles. Through the Investment Management Initiative, students can combine tailored coursework with experiential learning to build deep expertise in specific markets or investment approaches.

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###  Experiential Learning

The Investment Management Initiative sponsors a number of opportunities for students to apply their coursework and experience.

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###  Events

The Investment Management Initiative, in partnership with several student-run investing clubs, hosts a series of outside speakers from the investment management industry. These include events focused on:
\- Investing
\- Career management
\- Trends in financial markets

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###  Scholars Program

The Initiative has established a Scholars Program for the most highly-qualified undergraduate students interested in this field to participate in a mentorship program, networking events, and internship programs.

[Learn More](/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/investment-management-initiative/scholars-program)

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##  Jeffrey Meli

Co-director of the Investment Management Initiative
Clinical Professor of Finance

[View Bio](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/jeffrey-meli)

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##  Gygmy E.J. Gonnot

Co-director of the Investment Management Initiative
Adjunct Professor of Finance

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