Loyola University Maryland’s student chapter of the Financial Management Association attained the “Superior Chapter” designation for 2016. Financial Management Association International (FMA) oversees more than 175 active student chapters. Less than 10 percent of them receive the “Superior Chapter” honor each year.

The Loyola FMA student chapter has been supported by the department of finance since 1985 and has been designated a “Superior Chapter” many times, first receiving the honor in 2002. The student chapter provides opportunities for professional interaction between and among academics, practitioners and students, while promoting the development and understanding of basic and applied research and sound financial practices.

Established in 1970, FMA International provides global leadership and knowledge about financial decision making. FMA’s posted mission 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.”

FMA publishes research and commentary on financial issues; hosts annual finance conferences at which advances in theoretical and empirical research come together with current issues and concerns of practicing finance professionals; and brings together the professionals who share a common interest in finance.

Loyola’s FMA student chapter also hosts campus events throughout the academic year, including guest speaker forums and panels. Loyola’s student chapter is moderated by Tuugi Chuluun, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance.

Loyola University Maryland’s Sellinger School of Business and Management provides business education rooted in the Jesuit tradition of emphasizing strong ethical leadership, commitment to social responsibility and a global perspective. With more than 60 faculty members and 2,000 students, the Sellinger School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Part-time, weekend and full-time MBAs, specialized master’s degrees as well as certificate programs are delivered on campuses in Baltimore, Columbia and Timonium, Maryland. (www.loyola.edu/sellinger).