About FMA

Objective

Established in 1970, the Financial Management Association is a global leader in developing and disseminating knowledge about financial decision making. The mission of the FMA is to broaden the common interests between academicians and practitioners, provide opportunities for professional interaction between and among academicians, practitioners and students, promote the development and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound financial practices, and to enhance the quality of education in finance.

Mission

The mission of FMA International is to serve the global finance community by:

• broadening the common interests between academics and practitioners
• providing opportunities for professional interaction between and among academics, practitioners and students
• promoting the development and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound financial practices
• enhancing the quality of education in finance.

Membership

FMA’s members include finance practitioners and academicians and students who are interested in the techniques and advances which define the field of finance. Consistent
with this mission, the members of FMA share the following values and beliefs:

• Professional integrity is a critical component of quality research, education and practice.
• Respect, understanding, and appreciation of the diverse needs and interests of others are necessary to achieve mutually beneficial interaction among academicians, practitioners and students.
• Free and open discourse and interaction among academician, practitioners, and students are essential to the origination and evaluation of new ideas and the improvement of financial decision making.
• Open governance, broad-based participation, and continuous improvement in quality of services are critical to achieving FMA International’s mission.

Membership Benefits

We are well-known for the networking opportunities that we offer our members. Some other benefits include:

• Learn about various career opportunities
• Interact with national and regional firms
• Develop leadership skills as a chapter officer
• Enhance your technical knowledge about contemporary issues
• Derive great satisfaction by returning something to our communities by participating in community service events
• Receive invitations to trips with various financial firms

Pledge Requirements

1. Must be in good academic standing (Business Administration Major Preferred)
2. Attend 10 meetings, participate in the fund raising activity, and community service
3. Subscribe to the CollegiateLink

Member Requirements

1. Must be in good academic standing (Business Administration Major Preferred)
2. Attend 9 meetings, participate in the fund raising activity, and community service
3. Subscribe to the CollegiateLink