Explore hands-on learning and undergraduate research for UL Lafayette economics, finance, and insurance majors, from the Maraist Lab to ASRE Pathways.
Some of the best learning in the Department of Economics & Finance happens outside a lecture hall. Every major builds in real, hands-on experience, so you'll practice what you learn in class long before graduation. Want to go further? Add undergraduate research, which stands out on a resume, strengthens graduate school applications, and can earn recognition on your transcript.
Hands-On Learning
Student Managed Investment Portfolio: Each semester, finance students in FNAN 485 research and track stocks on Bloomberg Terminals in the Maraist Financial Services Lab, then present investment recommendations for a real portfolio to the UL Lafayette Foundation's Investment Committee.
Bloomberg Market Concepts certification: Earn an industry-recognized certification in the same platform used by the world's leading banks, corporations, and government agencies.
Working with real data: Learn to measure economic activity and test economic theories with real data in courses like Introduction to Economic Measurement and Analytics and Introductory Econometrics.
Original research: Complete your own research project in Undergraduate Economic Research, applying economics to a question you choose.
Real-business risk proposals: In the Seminar in Business Risk Management, analyze the risks a real business faces and present a risk management proposal you can show employers.
Industry connections: Learn from the industry professionals who founded and support the program, and earn course credit for internships in the insurance industry.
Business Secrets Living-Learning Community: First-year students can live and take classes with other students interested in starting and managing a business through the Business Secrets Living-Learning Community.
Undergraduate Research
ASRE Pathways
Each of our three majors has its own pathway in UL Lafayette's Advance Student Research Experience (ASRE) program. Complete designated courses and activities on the Distinction or Excellence track to earn the Advance designation on your transcript, at no extra cost.
Learn More About ASRE Pathways
Honors
Challenge yourself further through the University Honors Program, a university-wide community open to qualifying students in any major, with honors coursework, an Honors Baccalaureate thesis, and dedicated scholarships.
College Research Opportunities
The Moody College of Business offers more research opportunities open to every business major, including the Student Research Showcase.