Mission The Undergraduate Finance Association strives to assist students in attaining their career goals in the financial field. We are a professional student organization dedicated to providing students with the knowledge, resources, and opportunities that will allow them to excel in the field of finance.
Our members hail from a wide range of disciplines, such as Business and Quantitative Economics, Math, and Engineering, as well as Accounting and Management. Our members have the chance to interact with speakers and peers who share a similar passion for finance. UFA provides students with a unique education and networking opportunities, which will dovetail them into successful interviews and work performance at financial firms.
Our mission is to provide students with the necessary tools and skills to secure internships and begin their careers in the finance industry. We ensure appropriate guidance for students to reach their specific goals through: Seeking internship opportunities within and outside our corporate network Providing networking and recruitment opportunities with the local insurance, consulting, and investment community, including investment funds, financial advisors, banks, and investment banks Incorporating different levels of involvement ranging from workshops to hands-on student management of an Investment Fund Taking advantage of the knowledge and guidance of Paul Merage faculty MBA student advisors.
We work closely with the UCI Career Center, Paul Merage Business School, and the UCI Economics Department to create professional, educational, and networking opportunities for our members.
Membership Benefits 1. Entry to all UFA events 2. Access to UFA weekly newsletter that contains full time and internship opportunities in finance 3. Exclusive access to UFA's Membership Database and Professional Development package (includes IB, Private Equity, Investing, valuation guides, tutorials, resume and cover letter books, typical finance interview questions, and description of different finance fields, etc.) 4. Alumni Networking Programs 5. Assistance with resume drafting and revision, as well as mock interviews