Student managed investment fund: Preparing future Oklahoma State University finance professionals

Abstract

This study is intended to determine whether or not the Student Managed Investment Fund at Oklahoma State University properly prepares its students for a career in the financial industry. As part of my research, I have gathered data from former SMIF students that are now participating in various financial career paths. I asked each former student a series of questions that would help to determine the effectiveness of the course. The questions that were given covered topics such as improvement in business related skills, preparation for the financial industry, and testimonies regarding the effectiveness of the class. The hypothesis of this study was that, on average, students that participated in the SMIF course were positively impacted and better prepared for their current occupation in finance. The statistically significant results provided by the survey supported this hypothesis.