The SIM program at Saint Louis University: Structure, portfolio performance and use of LinkedIn to maintain an alumni network. Issue 5 (18th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Betker, Brian; Doellman, Thomas W.
• Is Part Of: Managerial finance. Volume 46:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 624
• Page End: 635
• Publication Date: 2019-06-18
• Subjects: Security analysis -- Student investment management programs; Corporations -- Finance -- Periodicals; Business enterprises -- Finance -- Periodicals; 658.1505
• DOI: 10.1108/MF-10-2018-0476
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-4358

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the student investment management program at Saint Louis University. Design/methodology/approach: It is a case study of the program's structure and investment performance. Findings: The authors present information on the program's philosophy and course structure, investment performance and how the authors use LinkedIn to involve alumni in the program. Originality/value: The authors find that using LinkedIn to maintain alumni connections to the program takes little effort on the part of the instructors but adds value for current students and program alumni alike.