ABOUT

Temple-FMA is the local chapter of FMA International, a professional association dedicated to the development of the art of finance and preparation of members for careers in finance. The Financial Management Association (“FMA”) provides members with finance knowledge and business acumen not available in the classroom.  The group also conducts community service activities, finance workshops, publishes a résumé book, and prepares members for employment interviews.  Guest speakers, including professionals and alumni in careers such as stockbrokerage, financial planning, banking, and management provide business insights and networking opportunities. Business professionals assist future graduates with internships and employment opportunities.  Recent trips included visits to the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve of Philadelphia, Vanguard, and a leadership conference.  Based on outstanding accomplishments, FMA International has designated the Temple group as a “Superior Chapter” for each of the past four years, placing them in the top 2% nationally.  The faculty advisor has also been named a “Superior Faculty Advisor” for two years in a row.

FMA Mission and Pledge

The mission of Temple University’s chapter of the Financial Management Association (“FMA”) is to enhance the knowledge and professional acumen of finance majors at the Fox School of Business and Management and to foster and maintain a sense of community amongst it members and the academic and business communities.

The goal of FMA is to prepare its members to pursue career opportunities utilizing a broad range of finance skills. In addition, we seek to prepare members to interact with industry leaders and to develop contacts that will be useful during both their academic and professional careers.

To fulfill its mission and achieve these goals, FMA pledges to:

• Solicit a diverse group of high quality speakers to speak on a regular basis about the role of finance in business
• Enhance member’s ability to identify suitable employment prospects by building internal and external networks with prospective employers and by working closely with Temple’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD)
• Promote high standards of academic achievement and professional conduct
• Conduct social events, sponsor community services, and provide forums for Finance students to meet new people, and
• Respond to other related needs of our members.