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USC Global Investment Society

USC's Premier Finance and Investing Organization

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Global Investment Society

01 / OUR PURPOSE

Our Purpose

The USC Global Investment Society is the premier finance and investing organization on campus. We bring a unique buy-side focus to provide our members with unparalleled opportunities to gain tangible finance experience. Most importantly, we are built on a culture of curiosity, support, and reciprocity.

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02 / OUR DIVISIONS

Our Divisions

Explore

The GIS Explore program is an introductory course for students from all backgrounds and experience levels. Students will develop a strong foundation of finance and investing, lectures, guest speakers and more.

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Investment Academy

Members take courses on accounting, financial modeling, investment research, presentation-making, and more as they work towards their final project. Successful graduates are invited to join the Investment Research team.

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Mentorship Program

The Mentorship Program provides high-achieving sophomores mentors to guide them through the finance recruitment process. Members receive 1-on-1 guidance throughout the recruitment cycle.

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Investment Research

Investment Research is the premier division of GIS. With 4 teams across asset classes and industries, members create full-length investment pitches to present to the GIS community.

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03 / FLAGSHIP EVENTS

Flagship Events

GIS Investor Series

Hear from some of the biggest names in finance, exclusively at GIS. Featuring a distinguished panel of speakers who have disrupted and continue to disrupt the industry.

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GIS Investor Series speaker
GIS Investor Series speaker
GIS Investor Series speaker
J.P. Morgan
Lazard
Morgan Stanley
Ares

GIS Diversity Summit

A unique networking opportunity for underrepresented students interested in a career in finance. Attendees will have a chance to network with diverse professionals across the spectrum of finance.

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Buy Side Night

A selective networking opportunity for students interested in the buy-side. Students will meet with professionals with careers in private equity, venture capital, and investment management.

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Apollo
Blackstone
Bain Capital
Point72
04 / ALUMNI AND PARTNERS

Alumni and Partners

05 / RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Research and Publications

Spring 2026