The following Knowledge Centers are affiliated with the Finance, Investment and Banking department:

Hawk Center for Applied Security Analysis

The Hawk Center for Applied Security Analysis (ASAP) is proud to carry on Wisconsin’s legacy of student-managed investment programs. ASAP is a CFA Program Partner.

The Hawk Center offers an MBA program, conferences, and the Applied Real Estate Investment Track (AREIT), which gives second-year students the opportunity to manage a $1 million portfolio. Read More >>

Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

The Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking is the nation’s only applied program offering corporate finance training.

The Center programming includes an MBA in corporate finance and investment banking, an Executive-in-Residence program, consulting engagements for MBA students, research analyst opportunities for undergraduate finance students, and international business trips. Read More >>

Puelicher Center for Banking Information

The Puelicher Center for Banking Education has been specifically endowed to promote the education in commercial and investment banking. Curriculum includes courses in commercial banking, investment banking/corporate finance, investments, derivatives, fixed income, quantitative risk management methods, real estate, accounting, and insurance.

The Center supports Finance Department graduate and undergraduate programs, administers scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students, provides research assistantships for MBA students, and offers workshops and seminars for the larger banking community. Read More >>