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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
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Personalized Feedback
Differentiate yourself for competitive fields in finance
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Skill Set Mastery
Learn to build financial models entirely from scratch
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Absorb Core Concepts
Internalize core concepts, rather than memorizing them
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Access for Two Years
Includes unlimited FMC® Program certification exams
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100% Online
100% access to our online instructional videos
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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.
HEAR FROM OUR
Program Alumni
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![Student Story Profile - Jimmy]()
"Adventis was the reason I was able to dig deep into a model and understand what the numbers actually mean."
Jimmy
2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst,
J.P. Morgan
University of Illinois,
Class of 2028 -
![Student Story Profile - Hadley]()
"The FMC® Program really helped me understand how all the financial statements link and how changes on one impact the other.”
Hadley
2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Bank of Montreal (Chicago)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Class of 2028 -
![Student Story Profile - Yash]()
“What better way to answer technical questions than to actually build the model yourself.”
Yash
2027 Private Bank Summer Analyst,
J.P. Morgan
University of Illinois,
Class of 2027 -
![Student Story Profile - Daniel]()
"Adventis gave me a strong core I could build off of — DCFs, advanced LBOs, three-statement modeling all started to click."
Daniel
2026 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Piper Sandler
Grand Valley State University,
Class of 2027
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.