Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Survey of Commercial Equipment Leasing & Finance
Date: Tuesday, October 15th, at 6 PM
Location: Business Leadership Building (BLB), Room TBD
Guest Speakers: Kirk S. Phillips, President Wintrust Commercial Finance, Reid Raykovich, CEO, CLFP Foundation, and other industry guests from local finance companies.
Join us for the kick-off reception of our exciting new course Survey of Commercial Equipment Leasing & Finance! The course will be available starting in Spring 2025 and offers industry recognition, certification, grant opportunities, and even the textbooks are free. It will explore the $1.5 trillion dollar equipment leasing and finance industry, a dynamic field that offers career opportunities across all disciplines and majors at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business.
- Industry Recognition: Become proficient in industry practices, products, and operations, building a foundation for success in the field.
- Certification: Upon passing the course with a score of 70 or above, you will receive the "CLFP Student Certification" from the Certified Lease and Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation.
- Career Opportunities: Develop a working knowledge of a thriving segment of finance and banking that offers fulfilling and rewarding career paths. It is a professional, collegial, and well-compensated opportunity it provides. It offers long-term career potential, regardless of your major or area of specialization.
- Partnership with the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA): We are excited to be partnering with ELFA, which may provide additional opportunities and resources.
- $5,000 Grants: Ten $500 grants to be awarded on a project-based competition.*
- Free Textbooks: All course textbooks are provided at no cost by Padfield & Stout, LLP.
- Industry Engagement: Gain access to industry speakers, mentoring opportunities, and potential internships.
Course Registration Info
FINA 4650.002
TR 3:30 – 4:50 pm - BLB 035
Perquisites: BLAW 3430 and FINA 3770
Prof. Michael P. Gallo, FIREL Department
Michael.gallo@unt.edu | Cell: (972) 358-4213
Course Brochure
*Note: The $500 grant may not apply if the student has reached the maximum allowable financial aid. In such cases, active work-study or student loan amounts may be reduced to accommodate this award.