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In Partnership With

Adventis is the exclusive financial modeling and technical preparation partner
of the University of Illinois Investment Banking Academy (IBA), an organization that prepares students to secure full-time positions with premier investment banking firms

250+ CERTIFIED

University of Illinois Students

Adventis has been a proud partner with the Investment Banking Academy (IBA) since 2015. Since our partnership began, we have had over 250 UIUC students earn our FMC Level I Certification to develop strong financial modeling expertise, excel knowledge, and technical interview skills to land their dream jobs in the finance industry. We have hosted 18 boot camps on campus and plan to host 3-4 annually going forward.

Learning Objectives

FMC® PROGRAM

✓ Excel Formatting Techniques and Keystroke Efficiency
✓ Three Statement Model
✓ Public Comparables Analysis
✓ Precedent Comparables Analysis
✓ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
✓ Valuation “Football Field”
✓ Leveraged Buyout Analysis

FMC® PROGRAM

Highlights

  • Personalized Feedback

    Differentiate yourself for competitive fields in finance

  • Skill Set Mastery

    Learn to build financial models entirely from scratch

  • Absorb Core Concepts

    Internalize core concepts, rather than memorizing them

  • Access for Two Years

    Includes unlimited FMC® Program certification exams

  • 100% Online

    100% access to our online instructional videos

  • No Accounting or Finance Knowledge Needed

    No accounting or finance knowledge required

IN-PERSON

Boot Camps

Adventis hosts 2-3 in-person boot camps at the University of Illinois during the fall and spring semesters. All Adventis-enrolled students at the University of Illinois gain free access to our in-person boot camps. Boot camps cover the exact same material taught in the online FMC Program, and are for students who prefer to supplement the learning with an in-person version. Boot camps are 8 hours on a Saturday OR Sunday.

University of Illinois

Success Stories

  • “Taking part in the Adventis FMC® Program was by far the most impactful decision I made during my undergraduate career.”

    Ervin
    Investment Banking Summer Analyst
    Baird
    University of Illinois, Class of 2022

  • “Adventis gives you everything that you need to succeed in an iterview from a technical perspective .”

    Eric
    Investment Banking Summer Analyst
    Deutsche Bank
    University of Illinois, Class of 2021

  • “Adventis helped me connect technical knowledge with real-world examples. The FMC Program taught me the ‘why’ of the industry.”

    Aidan
    Private Equity Summer Analyst
    Keystone
    University of Illinois, Class of 2025

The mission of the Illinois Investment Banking Academy (IBA) is to strengthen and promote the Illinois brand in the field of investment banking by preparing students to secure top positions at investment banking firms. The IBA helps members prepare for interviews and internships through mentorship, technical training, investment banking coursework, and software tutorials.

The IBA continuously maintains and expands its professional network by connecting with alumni, partnering with companies for case competitions, and conducting office visits to various banks.