Importance of Education

College is all about learning. BIG members have an unique opportunity to use classroom learnings and apply them to BIG. Our educational programs start early in freshman year and continue into senior year. Learning is a constant.

Core Education Pillars

Member Bootcamp

Designed to introduce new members to the fundamental concepts of investing and the organization's structure. This comprehensive bootcamp will cover essential topics such as financial markets, portfolio management, and BIG's specific investment strategies, providing freshmen with a solid foundation for their involvement in the group.

Analyst Training

A three-week program designed to equip new analysts with the advanced skills necessary to excel as analysts within the organization. Participants will learn about crucial valuation methodologies, including comparable company analysis (COMPS), probability-weighted price target, and discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.

DCF Workshop

Workshop dedicated to providing members with a comprehensive understanding of discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. Training covers key components such as forecasting free cash flows, determining the appropriate discount rate, and calculating the terminal value. Participants will walk through DCF strategy step by step with instructor.

Member Bootcamp Testimonials

  • "You will be ahead of the game."

  • "It gives you insight on what a pitch includes and also allows them to access apps like Bloomberg and FactSet"

  • "The workshop provide massive amount of new information, gives you a comparative advantage both in future classes and as a future specialist."

  • "I’ve learned a ton, perfect session."

  • "I got clarification on a lot of terms and jargon I had heard thrown out."

  • "Pretty much everything that was in the workshop was new to me, so it was very valuable and informative."

  • "It was very helpful because it gave me a better understanding on what is a pitch and how to construct it. "

  • "The explanation done by the board is way more easier to understand than class. I would love to learn more with them for better understanding."

BIG & Library Partnership

For further education of members, we have released recommended books with topics of finance and business