Finance Track

Action Learning Courses

• 15.451 Proseminar in Capital Markets/Investment Management

  Provides a unique opportunity to tackle original research problems in capital market analysis and investment management that have been posed by leading experts from the financial community. Students are assigned to teams, and each team is assigned one such problem. Teams present their solutions at a seminar which is attended by representatives of the sponsoring organization and open to the entire MIT community. Not open to students from other institutions.

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• 15.452 Proseminar in Corporate Finance/Investment Banking

  This Action Learning experience is your opportunity to bring theory into practice by tackling problems provided by executives in corporate finance or investment banking. Students work in multi-disciplinary teams (combining MFin, MBA and Sloan Fellows) to analyze and problem-solve, culminating in reports which the teams present in a group setting for evaluation and feedback. This course is designed to test and hone your skills at capturing the core of a real-world finance problem, and developing a creative and insightful solution that is sensitive to the full context. It is also a chance to develop key communication skills, presenting difficult concepts clearly, concisely and persuasively. Not open to students from other institutions.

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• 15.453 Finance Lab

  Bridges theory and practice, providing students with an immersive research and analysis experience during IAP followed by a classroom segment in the first half of spring term. Students work with leading industry practitioners and a diverse cross-section of students on collaborative teams, focusing on topical, real-world finance research questions posed by the practitioners. Teams then deliver a nuanced analysis and report findings, gaining insight and coaching from the experts. Practitioners represent a range of financial institutions, including investment management, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, risk and consulting. Examples of project topics include equity and fixed income research, trading, risk analysis, venture capital valuation, private equity diligence, and fundamental industry analysis.

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• 15.497 Fintech Ventures

  Designed for entrepreneurial types interested in the FinTech space, this course presents a unique opportunity to work through the nuts and bolts of developing, investing in or acquiring a FinTech startup. Bring your idea and/or team, or find both at class and develop your plan for the final "Demo Day" in front of a group of investors. In each class a new speaker (entrepreneurs, legal experts, venture capitalists) is welcomed who addresses relevant topics, while students present progress reports and receive advice and feedback. Students with an interest in being part of a FinTech startup, regardless of background (legal, financial, computer science, operations, etc.) should apply, individually or as part of a team. JD students from Harvard Law School and technical students from MIT are encouraged to apply. Enrollment by application only.

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