Real Projects, Real Skills
Our students tackle genuine financial analysis challenges that mirror what they'll face in their careers. These aren't practice exercises—they're portfolio pieces that demonstrate capability to future employers.
Projects completed in 2024
Industry partnerships
Hours of mentorship provided
Featured Student Work
Each project reflects months of research, analysis, and refinement. Students choose their focus area based on personal interest and career goals.
Mining Sector Valuation Study
Comparative analysis of three mid-cap Australian mining companies examining operational efficiency metrics and cash flow patterns across the 2023-2024 commodity cycle. The research identified overlooked value signals in quarterly reporting.
Regional Banking Performance Review
Deep dive into net interest margin trends and credit quality indicators for regional banking institutions. The work examined how smaller banks adapted their lending strategies during recent rate changes and what that reveals about risk management approaches.
Guided by People Who've Done the Work
Every student gets paired with someone currently working in finance. Not guest speakers—actual mentors who review drafts, challenge assumptions, and share what they've learned through experience.
These relationships often continue beyond program completion. Former students reach out with career questions or to discuss new ideas they're exploring.
We keep groups small because meaningful feedback takes time. Each mentor works with no more than four students at once.
Elspeth Kirkwood
Credit Analysis
Seven years at regional and national banks. Focuses on teaching students how to read between the lines in financial statements and identify early warning signs.
Vasilisa Petrenko
Equity Research
Covers healthcare and technology sectors for institutional clients. Helps students develop frameworks for company comparisons and understand what analysts actually look for.
How Projects Develop
From initial concept to finished analysis, students work through a structured process that mirrors professional workflows.
Topic Selection & Scope
Students identify an industry or company they want to understand better. We help narrow the focus to something manageable but substantial—something that demonstrates analytical depth without requiring insider access.
Research & Data Gathering
This takes the longest. Students learn where to find reliable information, how to verify sources, and which metrics matter for their specific analysis. Mentors share resources and suggest angles they might have missed.
Analysis & Draft Review
Students build their models, test assumptions, and write up findings. Mentors review drafts and push back on weak reasoning. Most projects go through three to five revision cycles before everyone's satisfied.
Final Presentation
Students present to a small group that includes their mentor, other students, and occasionally a guest from the industry they analyzed. Questions can get tough, but that's the point—being able to defend your work matters.