• Date: August 24 – September 11

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to All Students (Recommended for Rising 2nd Years and New Transfer Students)

This course is a great opportunity for first-years to learn the basics of corporate finance, investments, and banking, with an emphasis on real-world applications. It is a rigorous introduction to various facets of financial economics that a practitioner in the field handles, preparing you for a career in financial economics and allied industries including banking, investment management, and capital markets.

Learn more and apply here!

• Date: September 25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to All Students (Recommended for 2nd Years and New Transfer Students)

• Register Here - Limited Spots

This workshop will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the finance recruiting process including timelines and best practices for success including interviewing and networking.

This program is funded by a generous gift from Mei Gao (P'28, P'30) and Tony Tang (MBA'00, P'28, P'30).

• Dates: September 20-25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Apply Here

The UChicago Private Markets Program is a one-week immersive academic and career-oriented program to educate students in the Private Markets through theory, cases, and modeling workshops, and position them to pursue professional opportunities in private equity, private credit, family capital and private markets investing, and investment banking.

Supported by a generous gift from Amy Carbone AB ’83 and Paul Carbone AB ’83, the Private Markets Program is offered jointly by the University of Chicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation together with the College's Office of Career Advancement.

• Dates: September 22-25

• Location: New York, NY

• Open to Students Selected for Restructuring Finance Cohort

This experience will provide students with an introduction to key concepts in restructuring including debt, equity, and both in-court and out-of-court restructuring. This will be foundational for programming in students' sophomore and junior years to prepare them for roles in restructuring. To participate, students must be members of the Restructuring Finance Program.

• Dates: September 22-25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Apply Here

This program will serve as an introduction to venture capital investing and the start-up funding lifecycle, from angel investing to IPO. Students will explore how venture capital firms source, evaluate, and structure investments. Offerings include:

• Skill-Building Workshops

• Case Studies

• Practical Application at a VC Firm

• Career Insights

At this UChicago-exclusive event, second-year students network with top firms including Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. The event kicks off third year internship recruiting and helps students get ahead of the accelerated hiring process.

The UChicago APAC Healthcare Investment Competition is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in public equity healthcare investing by constructing a detailed analysis of an investment recommendation. Students will benefit from skill-building workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The finalists will present their recommendations to our partners, the CBC Group, in Singapore. Students at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this valuable learning experience (as part of a team or request team assignment)!

The Fixed Income Investment Competition offers students a unique opportunity to delve into the world of fixed income investing by developing a comprehensive investment recommendation. Teams of three to four students will conduct in-depth analyses and present a fixed income strategy, showcasing their proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Participants will also demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts. This competition serves as an excellent platform for students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, receive constructive feedback from industry professionals, and enhance their understanding of the fixed income sector. Students at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this valuable learning experience (as part of a team or request team assignment)!

The prestigious American Bankruptcy Institute Corporate Restructuring Competition provides students from leading schools an opportunity to solve a hypothetical realistic business case of a distressed company before an audience of experts in the turnaround, crisis management, and restructuring industries. Judges this year include experts from Alvarez & Marsal, Guggenheim, Jefferies, B Riley, Hilco/Getzler, and more. Students participate in the competition in teams of 4, and prize money is awarded to winning teams by the ABI Endowment Fund. The top three teams receive prize money; 1st place receives $7,000, 2nd place receives $4,000 and 3rd place receives $3,000. On Thursday, November 13, there will be a cocktail party in NYC where students can meet many professionals in the restructuring industry and local members of the ABI. The competition is the entire day of Friday, November 14 in NYC.

Working in teams, students take the role of VCs and hear pitches from real startups. You will assess the investment opportunities and pitch an investment strategy to a panel of judges who are practicing venture capitalists. The winner of the UChicago College event will advance to the February regional event at Columbia University and compete for a chance to participate in the global final in April with a $5,000 prize! Co-hosted by Midway Ventures, this day-long competition is an incredible hands-on opportunity for students interested in VC!

Sign up by November 13 for a Finance Technical Interview Cluster to practice technicals with peers. Registered students will be placed into a cluster (group of 4-5 students) to meet regularly to practice their finance technical interviews together to improve their interviewing skills. We will provide sample finance technical interview questions and other resources for you and your cluster to practice together in preparation for finance recruiting such as investment banking and private equity.

The Distressed Bond Investment Pitch Competition gives students the opportunity to step directly into the world of credit investing by evaluating a single distressed bond and presenting a targeted investment recommendation to a panel of industry experts. Unlike full-company restructuring case competitions, this challenge is focused on security‑level analysis where participants will assess one bond’s positioning within the capital structure, evaluate downside protection, and articulate a concise thesis supported by valuation and recovery work. The first place team will win a cash prize of $500. This competition is open to members of the Restructuring Finance Program, but if you are especially interested in participating, please reach out to Fatima Chughtai at fchughtai@uchicago.edu.

The UChicago Trading Competition is the nation’s premier algorithmic trading competition. The competition features case studies designed to challenge participants in multiple aspects and themes of trading. Participants are asked to develop algorithms to make automated trading decisions, and will have their technical programming skills, financial acumen, and ability to adjust based on algorithm performance tested. The competition is supported by the leading companies in algorithmic trading.

The Digital Assets Trading Competition is a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the digital assets and crypto currency space. Participants will create a mock digital asset portfolio and run simulation activities focused on maximizing returns through cross-exchange arbitrage (capitalizing on price discrepancies for the same asset across different exchanges). Senior executives from Brevan Howard will join for lunch and networking with competitors. Based on portfolio performance, the top three participants will receive cash prizes!

• 1st place receives $2,500

• 2nd place receives $1,500

• 3rd place receives $500

Interested students should register here by Friday, March 27.

The UChicago Stock Pitch Competition is an opportunity for you to explore public equities investing by constructing a detailed analysis of an investment recommendation. Teams of 3-4 UChicago undergraduate students will analyze and present a stock investment opportunity, demonstrating skills in research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and ability to effectively communicate their findings. This is a great chance for students to gain practical finance experience and receive feedback from industry experts on their application of finance knowledge. Participants will benefit from preparation workshops, mentorship, and office-hour coaching resources. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to apply (as part of a team or request team assignment)!