PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected a 7% growth in business and finance employment from 2021 to 2031, slightly above the average projected growth for all U.S. occupations. The College of Business Administration, and especially its finance department, are preparing its students for this growth. “The finance program’s commitment to the student experience on and off campus exemplifies the college’s commitment to providing students with the applied learning opportunities that develop the transferable skills sought by today’s employers and help launch their professional careers,” CBA Dean Chris Moberg, said.
Bob Oros (left) meeting with the President of Central Michigan University, Bob Davies (Right).
EMPOWERING STUDENT INVESTORS Bob Oros, a CMU finance and economics graduate, recently made a generous donation of $500,000 to establish the Bob Oros Multi-Asset Investment Fund within the College of Business Administration. After a distinguished career in finance and in his current role as Chairman and CEO of Hightower Advisors, Oros recognized the importance of adding a multi-asset fund to the existing equity-focused funds managed by students. “I am a big believer in practical learning. As I thought about how I could make a difference with my time and treasure, this seemed like a great way to accomplish both,” Oros said. “I wanted students to have broad latitude to set asset allocation and invest in all areas of the market. This will help students gain real-world learning, but also they will see their efforts pay off in growing this financial asset, which will benefit the university for years to come.”
Top Roundtable discussion with CMU alum and Founder of Garda Capital Partners, Tim Magnusson, at the company headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bottom Students arrive at the Grand Central Station in New York City.
With the addition of the Oros Multi-Asset Fund, students now have the unique opportunity to gain invaluable real-world experience in asset portfolio management and familiarize themselves with Global Investment Performance Standards, preparing them to compete for, and successfully earn, internships and full-time positions with global leaders in finance and wealth management. “The student investment portfolios significantly impacted my college experience. The hands-on opportunity to work with equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and commodities provided the critical foundation and skills I needed in my education and more,” said Will Ciske, a 2023 graduate and Client Service Associate at SGH Wealth Management in Detroit. College of Business Administration | 21
