Finance & Banking Practicum

The Finance & Banking Practicum provides students first-hand knowledge of the finance & banking industry, including business analysis, credit analysis, financial analysis, investment banking, commercial real estate, and private equity & venture capital. Students will learn about financial markets, accounting, financial software, valuation, cash flow analysis, business networking, and more.

The Finance & Banking Practicum is a semester-long experience. Selected students will be required to enroll in SOSC 445 and will be paired with a financial institution, an investment firm, or business around Houston. Students are expected to maintain an open mind as they explore the field, as finance is found in every company, every industry, and every government.

This experience is offered each spring semester.

Eligibility

  • Must have a declared major within the School of Social Sciences, and have completed 12 credit hours in the declared major. If a student has not yet declared a major in Social Sciences, they may apply before doing so, however, final approval is not possible until the relevant major is officially declared.
  • Due to limited placements, strong preference will be given to students in their third/fourth year of study, as well as those who have completed one or more relevant courses.
  • Students may apply to the program and take the course if they have confirmed an internship for the same semester on their own. Details should be shared in the application.
  • International students must receive approval for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from OISS.

Application

Once Selected

  • Students must complete all post-admission application items that will be provided after approval for the program. Failure to respond to emails in a timely manner may result in dismissal from the program.
  • Students will enroll in SOSC 445- Finance and Banking Practicum.
  • In the semester prior to the experience, students will have an opportunity to review the host organizations and rank those that peak their interest. Some host organizations may require an interview as part of the selection process. Final pairings are not guaranteed to reflect rankings.
  • Students will attend class once per week and are expected to meet on-site at their host organization at least ten hours per week for the duration of the semester.

Current Partners

2023-2024

Ames Capital Partners
Clovis Point Capital
Discovery Green
Houston Botanic Gardens
Quantor Capital

2022-2023

Clovis Point Capital
Quantor Capital
Braun Enterprises
The Partnership
Clean Energy Services

2021-2022

Epochal Technologies
TriArc Real Estate|
Clovis Point Capital
Quantor Capital
VC Fuel

2020-2021

Quantor Capital
1912 Ventures
Inscription Capital
Clovis Point Capital
Epochal Technologies

2019-2020

Quantor Capital
1912 Ventures
Clovis Point Capital
Epochal Technologies

2018-2019

1912 Ventures
Legacy Asset Management
Compton & Wendler
1912 Ventures
Berkely Research Group
Buena Vista Angels/Village Liquor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management