NEW MEMBER INFO

What is the Marauder Fund?

• The MFSIA is an investment association open to all Millersville University students interested in learning about personal finance, financial markets, economics, and investing.

• It provides students the opportunity to invest real money from the endowment to create and manage a stock portfolio, The Marauder Fund.

• Events and activities will focus on facilitating and enhancing learning on topics related to financial markets including saving and investing, insurance markets, corporate finance, financial market regulation, business ethics, fiscal and monetary policy, financial and managerial accounting models, and career development in financial services. 

• Students will be able to draw expertise from experienced professionals in the financial services field.  Great professional networking opportunities.

How does it benefit student members?

• The financial services industry is competitive - get some real world experience while in college - looks great on a resume

• Increase financial literacy to invest your own money someday

• Learn how to research and pitch investments

• Corporate boardroom responsibilities and experience

• Ability to network with industry professionals and alumni working in financial fields

• Access to a dedicated research lab with professional corporate data platforms, YCharts and Capital IQ.

General Membership  

General membership is open to all current Millersville University students at the beginning of each semester.  General members can apply for junior analyst status which is required for advancement to senior analyst status.  Senior analysts have voting rights on the MF’s portfolio management team and have opportunities to serve on the Executive Committee (See Section V of Bylaws for definition of the Executive Committee).

New Analyst Application Process

1. All members shall be enrolled students at Millersville University.

2. All prospective analysts must fill out the official MFSIA application to be reviewed by the Executive Committee or the Recruitment Team of the Executive Committee

3.  Applicants will be approved by the Executive Committee based on the following criteria:

   • Academic performance (GPA > 2.70)

   • Minimum of 12 credit hours earned that count toward your GPA

Additional information used to identify potential new analysts but not required:

• • Proven dedication with other student or community organizations, including leadership

  • Appropriate coursework

  • General interest in the financial services industry

The next opportunity to apply for an Analyst position will be during the third week of the semester