Finance

A finance degree teaches students to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of a business.  This field is very specialize, and there are many jobs available in it, especially in the major cities.  This field demands high analytical skills.  You should also be comfortable with math and statistics.  If you are looking at a Masters with a finance background, an MBA is probably the best route to go.  Starting salary for a finance major with a bachelors degree is $40k a year, this one of the highest paying fields for college graduates.  If you are an undergraduate, consider getting at least a minor in this degree, you will  be considerably more competitive as a candidate for employment. 

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Possible Careers

  • Treasurers
  • Controller
  • Stock Trader / Broker
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Analyst
  • Investment Banker

Classes include:

  • Accounting
  • Financial instruments
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Management
  • Math

 

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