FOP prepares students for finance career success through professional development workshops, industry exposure, and essential financial knowledge. Students learn resume building, networking, and interview techniques, basic financial concepts while exploring various career paths through Kelley workshop presentation, firm presentations and panel discussions. Students complete the program with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic finance industry.
“Within FOP, we are a big family. You will have the opportunity to learn from the faculties, professionals, and peers with different perspectives shaped by a variety of experiences. Moreover, you will have comprehensive and ongoing support as well.”
Jun Zhu, Director of the Finance Opportunity ProgramClinical Associate Professor of Finance and Real Estate Faculty Fellow
FOP Application and Admission
First-year students who identify as: (1) underrepresented minority students, including students who identify as African American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, (2) women, (3) LGBTQ+, (4) veterans, (5) first-generation of college, are encouraged to apply.
Enrollment in the course is subject to an application and interview process. A good cumulative GPA is preferred depending upon the strength of the applicant pool. Prospective applicants are highly encouraged to be self-motivated and possessing a strong desire to learn.
Applications open mid-October through early November.
Successful applicants will be invited to interview soon after the application closes and final decisions will be made in December. Applicants are highly encouraged to network with current and past FDP students leading up to the application due date.
Contact us to ask questions. Email: fdp@iu.edu.
Contact Director, Jun Zhu
jzhu7@iu.edu
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Mona Sehgal, BS’19, talks about what students will gain from this program and why diversity is important to her and others in the community.