Graduate Students Events

The 15th annual Babson Trading Competition, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, welcomes students to compete against one another using the Rotman Interactive Trader software, which simulates an order-driven market. This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Babson College, Olin College, and Wellesley College. Students will compete individually, with cash prizes awarded to the top five finishers. Registration is required. Prizing:Cash prizes awarded to the top five finishers as follows:1st place - $4002nd place - $200 3rd place - $1504th place - $1005th place - $50 Schedule:5:00 - 6:00 pm Software tutorial and practice iterations (It is not necessary to attend the tutorial if you are already familiar with the software)6:00 - 6:45 pm Pizza and refreshments will be served outside the Cutler Center Finance Lab 6:45 - 7:15 pm Hear from special guests from Fidelity Investments trading floor 7:15 - 7:45 pm Competition instructions and practice iterations for all participants7:45 - 9:15 pm Trading Competition9:15 - 9:30 pm Awards Presentation Software:The competition will use the Rotman Interactive Trader software. Prior to the competition, participants are encouraged to download and install the RIT Market Simulator Client and the Excel RTD (Real-Time Data) Links. Once the software is installed, participants can try the online demo case. Additional details from Professor Ryan Davies can be found on this webpage. The competition is based on the Liability Trading cases (LT3, LT4). In these cases, participants will be playing the role of a principal trader. Institutional orders will be randomly routed to a principal trading desk, and traders must decide whether or not to accept the tender. If the order is accepted, the trader then must develop an optimal strategy for unwinding the position over time, accounting for market conditions such as liquidity, price volatility, and price impact. Find out more

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Kelsey Johnson, Corporate Director of People and Culture, and Lia Hwang, Vice President of People and Culture, will host an information session for students interested in learning more about EOS Hospitality, which is the management company supporting EOS Investors, a real estate investment firm with a unique entrepreneurial approach. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the firm, its culture, and the locations of its properties. Kelsey and Lia will also share details about their internship program and employment opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about careers in the hospitality industry and real estate investing. EOS Hospitality is a full-service management company that operates the hotel/resort portfolio for EOS Investors as well as other third-party owner partnerships. EOS Hospitality showcases over 50 hotels and resorts across the U.S., each with its own distinct character and charm across the United States. They are committed to redefining the guest experience by delivering an uncompromising standard of excellence, making them the 'best-in-class' of their industry. This session is open to Babson College undergraduate and graduate students. Find out more

Come learn how to take a course in Milan, Italy with Professor Lidija Polutnik over the March Break! During this course, we will immerse ourselves in Milan to study how Italian and global multinational companies stay ahead of competition. For more information, visit the brochure page: https://educationabroad.babson.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10006 Find out more

In conjunction with our undergraduate and graduate fintech courses, please join the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance at our fourth annual Babson FinTech Start Up Pitch Competition. Select students from the course, taught by assistant professor Linghang Zeng, will present their start up ideas to a group of esteemed fintech professionals for a chance to win cash prizes. Participating Judges Include:Sarah Biller, Executive Director, Vantage Ventures & Cofounder, FinTech SandboxPeter Gordon MBA '96, Head of Cash and Money Movement, Fidelity InvestmentsJerry Shu, Cofounder, LendicaJohn Reed Stark, President, John Reed Stark ConsultingThe competition will conclude with a networking reception. Beer, wine, and light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the Babson community and the local fintech community. Registration is required. Find out more