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Investment Banking.

The world's financial markets rely on skilled investment bankers to analyze companies, build investment portfolios, and make sound financial decisions. With iXperience, you’ll learn the essential skills to succeed in this dynamic field. Gain hands-on experience, master advanced Excel, and build a standout portfolio that will propel your investment banking career.

6 weeks. Secured internship. Global impact.

We know that students need more than just academic knowledge. You require practical skills and real-world business experience that builds a stand-out resume. This is the perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable industry-relevant skills and internship experience in Investment Banking online, or while traveling to Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most beautiful destinations in the entire world.

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Weeks 1 - 2.

The first two weeks of the program are dedicated entirely to class contact time, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the course material and build a strong foundation for the hands-on experiences that follow.

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Bootcamp skills class.

45+ hours of live taught classes and homework.

Your classes are capped at 40 students to maximize individual attention.

This sets each student up for success in your 4-week internship.

Meet your head teacher.

Wesley is a self-starting data enthusiast passionate about startups. He has built over 5,000 financial models—making twice as many mistakes along the way—and holds deep industry experience and technical expertise. Wesley believes finance is a toolset, not just a skill set. His formula for startup success: key insight + ability to execute + model-stakeholder fit (MSF). MSF is complex, as benefiting one stakeholder can often disadvantage another. He aims to optimize MSF for pre-seed startups over the next decade.

Testimonial Person

Wesley Kennedy

Managing Partner at Sift Finance

Venture Scout

Calm Company Fund

2022 - Present

New York City, USA

Head of Finance + Operations

The Lotus Method

2014 - Present

San Francisco Bay Area

Managing Partner

Sift Finance

2019 - Present

San Francisco Bay Area

What you will learn.

Our program equips you with the practical skills needed to succeed in investment banking. Gain hands-on experience through industry-relevant projects, master advanced Excel and financial reporting, and develop a strong understanding of portfolio management, financial ecosystems, and investment instruments. You'll also learn to create compelling pitch decks and analyze company performance effectively. You’ll apply what you learn in a capstone class project and your internship.

Note: These learning outcomes are subject to change.*

Grasp the fundamentals of valuation.

  • Valuation Purposes: Identify the key reasons for valuing assets, companies, or investments.

  • Types of Returns: Understand income-oriented, exit-oriented, and hybrid return types.

  • Investor Mapping: Match institutional and individual investors to appropriate return strategies.

Master valuation techniques.

  • Income Approach (DCF): Learn how to perform discounted cash flow analyses.

  • Exit Approach (Multiples): Apply exit-oriented valuation methods effectively.

  • Technique Appropriateness: Determine the best valuation method for different scenarios.

Develop advanced forecasting skills.

  • Forecasting Techniques: Explore three types of forecasting methods and when to use them.

  • Key Element Projection: Understand what to forecast and how to build accurate financial projections.

  • Application to Return Types: Tailor forecasting techniques to specific investment returns.

Build financial models in Excel.

  • Excel Proficiency: Harness Excel's powerful functions for financial analysis.

  • Conditional Statements and References: Master advanced Excel features for dynamic modeling.

  • Financial Modeling: Construct robust financial models to support investment decisions.

Explore diverse investment strategies.

  • Venture Capital Insights: Delve into VC strategies and deal analysis tools.

  • Private Equity and LBOs: Understand leveraged buyouts and private credit investment techniques.

  • Hedge Fund Tactics: Learn about long/short trades and hedge fund investment strategies.

  • Strategic M&A: Examine the objectives and methods of strategic investors in mergers and acquisitions.

Engage in Real-World case studies.

  • Early-Stage Investment Analysis: Work on venture capital case studies and present investment memos.

  • LBO Modeling: Build leveraged buyout models and understand deal mechanics.

  • Hedge Fund Simulations: Create pairs trades and develop hedge fund investment proposals.

  • M&A Projects: Participate in mergers and acquisitions modeling and strategy sessions.

Prepare for a successful finance career.

  • Self-Assessment: Identify your strengths and ideal career path within finance.

  • Career Positioning: Craft a personal investment memo highlighting your value to employers.

  • Networking and Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and explore career options.

Student success stories.

Watch  firsthand how iXperience has transformed the lives and careers of students from around the globe. These inspiring stories showcase the power of real-world experience and practical learning.

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Top industry experts.

At iX, as a student, you have direct access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad or online.

Sam Benaim

UNC-Chapel Hill

Itashem Khan

Yale University

Tally Szakel

Vanderbilt University

Roman Sarlo

Vanderbilt University

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Your summer internship.

You get a guaranteed internship placement for the summer at one of our global partner companies.

116 hours of internship work to add to your resume.

You’ll work closely with your manager, teaching team and other students to complete the deliverables for your project.

Your internship is balanced with hands-on work experience supported by additional class sessions to cover advanced material.

Our past internship partners.

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Vixtape.

Vixtape is a streaming platform that combines AI curation with Web3 technologies to innovate in content creation, interaction, and monetization. The platform utilizes smart contracts and a proprietary multilayered media player to enhance how media is consumed and valued, while prioritizing fair compensation for creators and cultural institutions.

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Internship takeaways.

As part of your experience at iX, you'll work on a real-world project with a group of other students, guided by your expert teacher and TAs.

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From campus to career.

Testimonial Person

Max Mortonson

University of Virginia

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iXperience

Investment Finance

2019 - 2019

Cape Town, South Africa

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iX internship

Hlayisani Capital

2019 - 2019

Cape Town, South Africa

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Banker

Wells Fargo

2021 - Present

Charlotte, USA

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Overview of the 2025 Investment Banking program:

Abroad late application deadline:

February 27, 2025

Online application deadline:

Rolling admissions

Explore tuition & financial aid

Cape Town.

Session 1

May 18 - June 28

Limited spots available

Session 2

July 6 - August 16

Spots available

Online.

Session 1

May 19 - June 27

Limited spots available

Session 2

July 7 - August 15

Spots available

Have a question?
Speak with a Student Advisor.

Our advisors are available to answer your questions and assist.