DIAG GROWTH PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENT FUND STUDENTS MAKING REAL INVESTMENTS IN REAL TIME. The DIAG Growth Private Equity Investment Fund is an action-based private equity finance course focused on growth-oriented private equity investments. The DIAG curriculum will teach students concepts and tools used by private equity (PE) investors to evaluate businesses and make investments. You can be a part of this exciting time at the university as we embark on our second year of this fresh, unique, private equity course at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
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COURSE DETAILS Each year, more Michigan Ross students choose to pursue private equity careers, taking advantage of an increasing portfolio of PE courses and co-curricular activities. In fact, according to a recent survey of Ross students, 41 percent of BBAs and 20 percent of MBAs expressed interest in pursuing finance or PE careers upon graduation. The DIAG Fund course offers an action-based learning experience where students evaluate real private equity co-investment opportunities. They conduct due diligence by analyzing target company data and gathering relevant information. Student teams then create and present an investment memorandum with their recommendation. With instructor supervision, students get the chance to make real-time investments in live deals.
INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINANCE LEADERS Your gift to the DIAG Fund will directly support, students to gain hands-on experience with real-world investment opportunities. Invest in the next generation of finance leaders, and help us as we launch this innovative course — thank you!
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JOSHUA CASCADE Lecturer of Finance
MICHAEL MACKEY CIO, 1701 Holdings
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES The four primary objectives of the DIAG include: Dynamic Action-Based Learning: students will evaluate current investment opportunities in actual transactions sponsored by leading PE funds. Investment Education: Led by professionals with a combined 60+ years of investment experience, the curriculum will teach students concepts and tools used by PE investors to evaluate businesses and recommend investments. Alumni Engagement: The DIAG will directly engage alumni through innovative curriculum and opportunities to directly contribute to the fund. Growth in Endowment: Capital for the DIAG will be sourced by designated donations to the U-M Endowment to support the DIAG's stated goals.