The SIM program at Saint Louis University: Structure, portfolio performance and use of LinkedIn to maintain an alumni network

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the student investment management program at Saint Louis University.

Design/methodology/approach

It is a case study of the program’s structure and investment performance.

Findings

The authors present information on the program’s philosophy and course structure, investment performance and how the authors use LinkedIn to involve alumni in the program.

Originality/value

The authors find that using LinkedIn to maintain alumni connections to the program takes little effort on the part of the instructors but adds value for current students and program alumni alike.

Citation

Betker, B. and Doellman, T.W. (2020), "The SIM program at Saint Louis University: Structure, portfolio performance and use of LinkedIn to maintain an alumni network", Managerial Finance, Vol. 46 No. 5, pp. 624-635. https://doi.org/10.1108/MF-10-2018-0476