NBA 5250

NBA 5250

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The Cayuga Fund Equity Analyst program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in securities research and investment management. This course allows select first year MBA and select other students to participate in the management of the Cayuga Fund, a $1 million small-cap equity fund that invests money for the Cornell University endowment, under the guidance and mentorship of faculty and second year Cayuga Fund students who are taking NBA 5120 and NBA 5121. Students are assigned industry sectors to cover, and conduct investment research on the industries. Deliverables include participating in sector meetings and portfolio reviews and presenting industry research in the NBA 5120 class.The selection process for this course begins in the first semester of the MBA program. Students are only accepted after demonstrating strong interest in investment management and commitment to supporting the Fund. First-year MBA students interested in this course should begin their training in the summer and fall of their first year by participating in the summer prep program, the August one-day Stock Camp, the September Research Mentor Weekend and the Investment Management Club. Interested students are also expected to conduct research work on their own and complete coursework in finance, accounting and management. Students apply to the First Year Cayuga Fund Analyst program in October. More information may be found on the Parker Center website.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  4537 NBA 5250   LEC 001

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Stewart, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Real Estate students. This course counts as a Management Science Elective.
    Add/Drop dates: 9:00 am, January 14, 2025 - 11:59 pm, February 4, 2025. Students will be assessed a $100 late fee and be required to obtain faculty permission to add/drop after February 4, 2025. If you drop after March 18, 2025, you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.