Institute of Advanced Investment Management

Bites with BSG
2023-11-07 03:00 - 04:00 (America/Denver)
Tell BSG What You Think! Join us for Bites with BSG, a monthly series of casual opportunities to grab a bite, take a break from the school day, and chat with members of the Business Student Government (BSG) team.

The Two Parent Privilege: A Conversation on the Case for Marriage, featuring author Melissa Kearney
2023-11-08 08:00
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to hear from author Melissa S. Kearney. Dr. Kearney is the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, Director of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, a National Bureau of Economic Research associate, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. She will discuss her book, “The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind.” All students are welcome.

2023-11-11 05:00 - 06:00
The Information Systems major at the David Eccles School of Business partners with DOMO and Layton Construction for an annual 48-hour Hackathon. This event challenges undergraduate and graduate students as they use the DOMO Business Intelligence (BI) platform to provide solutions to a real-world problem. It’s a great way to gain hands-on experience, gain certification, and win prizes!

November Luncheon
2023-11-15 17:00 - 2023-11-16 06:15 | Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek 75 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Parking is free at the hotel
Join us for our November Luncheon with Eli Horton, Portfolio Manager at TWC, where Eli will talk with the group about two major themes his firm has identified and are investing in: Energy transition and the reshoring of supply chains in America.

*You must have an account with CFA Institute in order to register for this event.

Eli HortonPortfolio Manager at TCW

Eli leads the TCW Group’s active ETF investments. His investment career has spanned both public and private markets across a wide range of industries. Eli joined TCW as part of TCW’s acquisition of Engine No. 1. Previously, Eli was a Managing Director at Maverick Capital, a long-short investment firm where he invested in industrials and a broad range of industries. Previously, he was a member of the Technology and Retail private equity teams at KKR. Eli began his career in the Technology, Media & Telecom group within the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs. Eli received a Master of Accountancy and a BS in Accounting from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.

Information Systems Info Session
2023-11-16 10:00
Meet with faculty and students from the Information Systems (IS) Major, and learn how this degree can open doors to various dynamic career fields. Join us and explore the possibilities.Register at: Eccles.link/IS-Info

Master of Business Creation: Virtual Q&A Session
2023-11-28 11:00
Attend a Master of Business Creation virtual Q&A session to learn more about this unique program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Register and find all dates here: http://eccles.link/mbcinfo.The MBC is a professional-degree program for serious entrepreneurs committed to building a sustainable, profitable company aided by an application-focused curriculum and access to mentoring, grant funding, and generous scholarships. Founders work on their companies, take entrepreneurially focused classes, and receive personalized support. Learn more about the program here: https://eccles.utah.edu/mbc.

Prosperity U End of Semester Social
2023-12-06 05:00
Delicious holiday meal, games, and free swag. First 100 students get a beanie and a t-shirt. ALL STUDENTS WELCOME!

December Luncheon 2023
2023-12-13 17:00 - 2023-12-14 06:15
The CFA Society Salt Lake invites you to join us for a luncheon with Devan O’Dowd, Director, and Pedro Palandrani, Director of Research, at Global X. Pedro leads the Global X Thematic Research Team covering sectors ranging from Lithium and Battery Tech, to Robotics, AI and Infrastructure. Devan consults with Institutional Allocators on the West for Global X. The following topics will be addressed at the Luncheon.

Thematic Investing for a New World and Artificial Intelligence

How to Define an Investment Theme – Identifying Macro Level investment trends

Top Themes for 2024

What is Generative AI? A history of AI models

Generating Profits – What is the Business Model?

Join Us at the 2024 Fintech Xchange
2024-02-05 01:00 - 2024-02-06 06:30 | Grand Hyatt, 170 S W Temple St, Salt Lake, Utah, 84101, United States
The Fintech Xchange brings together senior leaders from the technology, finance, regulatory and academic sectors to discuss relevant fintech topics. Join us in Salt Lake City on February 5-6, 2024 for this exclusive, invite-only event.

The Xchange features new research on trending topics, curated networking opportunities and the chance to enjoy Utah’s scenic winter landscape with other fintech executives. Registration for the event will open soon. In the meantime, preview the agenda for the event and reach out with any questions. We hope to see you in February!

Global macroeconomic, inflation, and market outlook
2024-02-08 05:00 - 06:15 | Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 S W Temple St, Salt Lake, Utah, 84101, United States
Join us for our February Luncheon with Alejandra Grindal, Chief Economist for Ned Davis Research Group. Alejandra will discuss the global macroeconomic, inflation, and market outlook for 2024. Parking is free at the hotel (be sure to grab a validation before you leave)

*You must have an account with CFA Institute in order to register for this event.

Email: skgroup@att.net

Professional MBA Class Visit: Managerial Economics
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building, 1731 E Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
Experience what it’s like to be one of Utah’s Professional MBA students by attending our Managerial Economics course with hosting faculty member Troup Howard, Ph.D. This event will provide you with the exciting opportunity to learn more about the MBA journey, connect with program faculty and staff members, and ask any questions about Utah’s Professional MBA program. Register here.

MBA Online Class Preview: Business Turnarounds
2024-02-21 22:50 - 2024-02-22 12:00
Experience what it’s like to be one of Utah’s MBA Online students by attending our Business Turnarounds course with hosting faculty member Bonita Austin, MBA. This event will provide you with the exciting opportunity to learn more about the MBA journey, connect with program faculty and staff members, and ask any questions about Utah’s MBA Online program. Register here.

Eccles Global Info Session
2024-02-25 21:30 - 2024-02-26 10:30
Learn more about the incredible experiences that await you around the world through Eccles Global. You’ll hear from Eccles Global leaders, who will answer your questions and detail the activities and fantastic learning opportunities available. On Zoom.

Salt Lake Tribune “Storytelling through Data” Event Series: “Got you Covered? A Conversation with Health Economist and Genius Grant Winner Amy Finkelstein"
2024-02-26 05:00 - 06:30 | Thomas S. Monson Center, 411 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, United States
Panelists:Amy Finkelstein, author, economist, and MacArthur Genius Grant winnerLaura Summers, Director of Industry Research, University of UtahAllison Witman, Associate Professor, University of Utah
