Investment Banking Workshop | Bachelor's Degree in Business

The Investment Banking Workshop, directed by Sunil Teluja and Steve Sibley, seeks to immerse Kelley’s highest-performing finance and accounting students in the financial services industry.

Admitted workshop members will take 3 credit hours. Additional professional development opportunities include two Alumni Super Friday Seminars each year, two pitch competitions, sophomore-year trips to New York City and Chicago, and specialized training with Training with the Street. The curriculum begins for freshmen in the Financial Services Club, where students learn the basics about the industry.

Workshop Application and Admission

At the beginning of the Spring semester, first-year students can begin registering for access to an independent self-guided ‘Introduction to Corporate Finance’ Canvas course. This course will be available throughout the Spring semester and Summer break.

Prior to the Fall semester, students should register to sit for a placement exam, the results of which determine eligibility for enrollment in BUS-F 210: Capital Markets & Banking/Private Equity or BUS-F 210 Investment Banking/Private Equity. The BUS-F 210 placement exam is currently scheduled for the Friday before Fall 2025 classes begin – August 22, 2025. Students will be required to submit their resume when they register for the placement exam. Exam registration and resume submission opens June 1, 2025, and closes August 10, 2025.

Students sitting for the placement exam must also have the following reflected on the academic record prior to the placement exam:

Admitted Kelley School of Business student
24 completed credit hours
3.40 cumulative GPA at start of Fall semester
Completion of BUS-A 100
BUS-F 100 highly recommended but not required

Only second-year students admitted to BUS-F 210 in the Fall semester are eligible to apply to the Investment Banking Workshop and Private Equity Workshop.

The requirements for admission to BUS-F 210 are noted under the “Who can apply?” accordion above.

Additionally, well-rounded applicants would have:

Academic Record: Strong freshman year grades, especially in relevant subjects such a math and business-related courses, can make an applicant competitive.

Extracurricular Involvement: Active participation in extracurricular activities, especially those related to business or leadership roles, can enhance an applicant’s profile.

Application Essays: A well-crafted personal statement that demonstrates the applicant’s passion for business and their fit for the IBW program is crucial.

Work Experience: Relevant work experience or internships in business or related fields can set an applicant apart.

Interview Performance: Strong performance on the behavioral, technical, and markets-based admittance interviews is crucial.

Additional soft skills will be evaluated during the application period and an interview that will take place at the end of F210.

At the beginning of the Spring semester, first-year students can begin registering for access to an independent self-guided ‘Introduction to Corporate Finance’ Canvas course. This course will be available throughout the Spring semester and Summer break.

Prior to the Fall semester, students should register to sit for a placement exam, the results of which determine eligibility for enrollment in BUS-F 210: Capital Markets & Banking/Private Equity or BUS-F 210 Investment Banking/Private Equity. The BUS-F 210 placement exam is currently scheduled for the Friday before Fall 2025 classes begin – August 22, 2025. Students will be required to submit their resume when they register for the placement exam. Exam registration and resume submission opens June 1, 2025, and closes August 10, 2025.

Students sitting for the placement exam must also have the following reflected on the academic record prior to the placement exam:

Admitted Kelley School of Business student
24 completed credit hours
3.40 cumulative GPA at start of Fall semester
Completion of BUS-A 100
BUS-F 100 highly recommended but not required

Only second-year students admitted to BUS-F 210 in the Fall semester are eligible to apply to the Investment Banking Workshop and Private Equity Workshop.

Decisions are communicated to applicants following admissions interviews, generally late fall semester before on-campus recruiting activities begin.

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Highly Recommended Self-Study Module

At the beginning of the Spring semester, first-year students can begin registering for access to an independent self-guided ‘Introduction to Corporate Finance’ Canvas course. This course will be available throughout the Spring semester and Summer break.

Required Pre-Placement Exam Course/Content

The BUS-F 210 placement exam is currently scheduled for the Friday before Fall 2025 classes begin – August 22, 2025. Students will be required to submit their resume when they register for the placement exam. Exam registration and resume submission opens June 1, 2025, and closes August 10, 2025.

Students sitting for the placement exam must also have the following reflected on the academic record prior to the placement exam:

Admitted Kelley School of Business student
24 completed credit hours
40 cumulative GPA at start of Fall semester
Completion of BUS-A 100
BUS-F 100 highly recommended but not required

Only second-year students admitted to BUS-F 210 in the Fall semester are eligible to apply to the Investment Banking Workshop and Private Equity Workshop.

Required Pre-Workshop Courses

BUS-F 210: Investment Banking & Capital Markets (1.5 credits); fall of second year
- BY INVITATION ONLY – see “Who can apply?” accordion for information on requirements

Workshop Courses

BUS-F 310: Investment Banking Workshop I (1.5 credits); spring of second year
BUS-F 400: Investment Banking Workshop II (1.5 credits); fall of fourth year

Workshop Time Commitment

While students are not expected to have any experience in the financial services industry, they should demonstrate a passion for accounting, finance, and the financial markets. The Investment Banking Workshop historically has placed students into traditional investment banking positions in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and client-facing industry or coverage groups. Students applying for the workshop should demonstrate their knowledge and interest in these career options.

Once admitted to the workshop, students should prioritize workshop activities, including helping their workshop peers. While we expect students to apply to multiple Kelley workshops, as workshop participation is important to the development of students’ education, students should expect that they can only be a part of the Investment Banking Workshop if they are not members of other Kelley workshops. To be in good standing in the workshop, a member must commit to attending any required meetings and networking sessions with alumni and employers within the field.

Workshop Application and Admission

Who can apply?

What makes an applicant competitive?

How do I apply?

When are application decisions communicated to students?

Highly Recommended Self-Study Module

Required Pre-Placement Exam Course/Content

Required Pre-Workshop Courses

Workshop Courses

Workshop Time Commitment

Workshop Faculty

Steve Sibley

Sunil Teluja

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