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About FMA

WHAT IS FMA?

FMA International is a professional organization of financial executives, analysts, professors, and students who live and work around the world. We are currently the largest finance organization devoted to bridging the gap between finance theory and practice.

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ABOUT OUR LOCAL NIU CHAPTER

Who Can Join?

All majors in good academic standing can join FMA.

What Can FMA Do For Me?

At NIU, FMA meets on Thursday nights at 7:00pm. Members are treated to a speaker—speakers include finance professionals, business entrepreneurs, and finance professors.

Your membership in FMA establishes you as a part of an important network of professionals in finance and expands your résumé by providing proof of your interest in your discipline.

• Engage with finance faculty
• Gain professional development
• Enjoy social activities
• Meet new people
• Build your résumé
• See finance beyond the classroom
• Continue education outside class
• Gain business contacts

What about Dues?

Semester dues for the local NIU Chapter are $25. Please turn in your dues with the Chapter Application to an FMA Board Member or to the Department of Finance, BH 236.

What’s My Commitment?

Like most clubs and organizations, participation is necessary from our members. To measure members' participation, points are awarded for taking part in FMA's activities. When a certain level of points is attained, our active members are recognized.

Click here for more information regarding points.

Where Do I Sign-up?

If you are interested in becoming an FMA member, applications are available online or in Finance Department Office (Barsema 236). You may also email chapter President Paul Blackburn at NIUFMA@aol.com.

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ABOUT FMA INTERNATIONAL

What are the Benefits of Joining FMA International?

FMA International Members will also receive:

• Access to the international organization's Web Site "members only" section
• A copy of the 125 page guide, Careers in Finance
• Internship and career placement opportunities
• A one-year subscription to Financial Management
• The option to apply for a free student membership in the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP)

What about Dues?

Students interested in International Membership must pay $45 for a one year membership (or $70 for a two year membership). This is in addition to the $25 semester fee for the local NIU Chapter.

Where Do I Sign-up?

If you are interested in becoming an FMA International member, applications are available online or in the Finance Department Office (Barsema 236). You may also e-mail chapter President Paul Blackburn at NIUFMA@aol.com

What about FMA National Honor Society (NHS)?

To be eligible for the FMA National Honor Society, students must have a minimum 3.25 overall GPA (or a 3.25 GPA in finance and related course work) AND must have successfully completed a minimum of six (6) hours of finance. If a student is eligible, the NIU Department of Finance will pay for a one year NHS membership. To join, please print the FMA International Application, select the One Year National Honor Society Membership, and submit the application to an FMA Board Member or to the Department of Finance, BH 236.