Leaders Program

Begin your path to a career in financial services through the TIS Leaders Program.

  • The TIS Leaders Program is a cohort of 30 sophomores for the fall semester and 30 freshman for the spring semester interested in pursuing careers in investment banking and private equity.

  • Leaders members will have access to weekly small group workshops, 1-on-1 resume review, exclusive guest speakers and panels, and the opportunity to network with upperclassmen.

  • The curriculum for TFA begins for freshmen and first-semester sophomores in the TIS Leaders Program, where students learn the basics about the industry and will be better prepared for the TFA application and interview process.

Who can apply?

Freshman and first-semester sophomores are able to apply, assuming students are spending four years at USC.

What makes a competitive applicant?

Admittance into the TIS Leaders will be based on the student's application, cumulative GPA of at least a 3.30, demonstrated interest in financial services, and soft skills which will be evaluated during the application period.

When are applications due?

Applications for the TIS Leaders program are open at the beginning of each semester.

When are admission decisions released?

Decisions will be made within one week of the application deadline.