Duke in New York Financial Markets and Institutions
Spring 2012 program dates: January 8 to April 25
Duke in New York Financial Markets and Institutions is a liberal arts-based, one-semester program in New York City for Duke undergraduates interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the financial services industry and global financial markets.
The program incorporates four full-credit courses taught by Duke faculty, a mentorship program with Duke alumni in the industry, guest lectures and panels, visits to trading floors, and socials hosted by banks and other institutions. The courses feature a broad-based liberal arts approach to issues of international finance, financial markets, and associated institutions. This includes regulation, government-business relations, supporting institutions, and value and ethical issues.
It is not necessary for students to have prior experience or coursework in finance, nor is it necessary to have the intention of working in the financial field after graduation to participate in the program. Duke in New York Financial Markets and Institutions should be seen as an opportunity for students to become more familiar with the full scope of career opportunities in financial services or regulatory agencies involved in financial markets.
Students leave the program with a more complete understanding of the functioning of global capital markets and regulatory issues involved in these markets. They also leave with a strong sense of community created with the many Duke alumni who have eagerly volunteered to participate in the program.
Duke in New York Financial Markets and Institutions is not a placement program for internships. In previous years, many Duke in New York students have been successful in securing summer internships. Furthermore, the academic director works with the Duke Career Center and many New York-based finance companies to arrange internship interviews at their New York offices or by phone. However, applicants should be aware that obtaining summer internships in finance is neither the goal nor the purpose of the program.
