VFG First Year Workshop

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First-year students have the opportunity to participate in Villanova Finance Group's (VFG) Monday night training sessions, designed to build a strong foundation in finance while introducing the industry’s diverse career paths. These sessions cover core finance concepts and provide insight into opportunities in areas such as investment banking, sales and trading, equity research, and asset management.

In VFG, we recognize that every member brings unique interests and experiences. Our goal is to guide each individual toward the path that best aligns with their aspirations. As students progress into sophomore year, they can begin to specialize within VFG’s subsocieties, diving deeper into their chosen field to gain a more tailored skillset. This structured yet adaptable approach ensures that all members are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to thrive in the competitive world of finance.

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Workshop Agenda 2024-2025

All meetings run from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday nights

  • Week 1: VFG Overview & What is Finance

    Week 2: Overview of Potential Career Paths in Finance

    Week 3: Introduction to Finance & Understanding Stocks

    Week 4: “Find Your Path” Project Introduction

    Week 5: No Meeting (Fall Break)

    Week 6: Speaker Series — Sales & Trading

    Week 7: Speaker Series — Equity Research

    Week 8: Speaker Series — Asset Management & Real Estate

    Week 9: No Meeting (Home Basketball Game)

    Week 10: Speaker Series — Wealth Management

    Week 11: No Meeting (Monday Before Thanksgiving Break)

    Week 12: Speaker Series — Investment Banking

    Week 13: Semester Recap and “Find Your Path” Presentations goes here

  • Week 1: Time Value of Money 

    Week 2: Introduction to Valuation & Comparable Analysis 

    Week 3: Networking and Resume Building 

    Week 4: Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis 

    Week 5: Capital Structure with Valuation Metrics 

    Week 6: No Meeting (Spring Break) 

    Week 7: No Meeting (VSB Mandatory Event) 

    Week 8: Multiples and Trading Comparables 

    Week 9: Upperclassmen Panel 

    Week 10: No Meeting (Easter Break) 

    Week 11: Developing a Tell Me About Yourself & Investment Thesis  

    Week 12: Subsociety Spotlights 

    Week 13: Fixed Income Teach-In