FINANCE

FINANCE

WHAT IS FINANCE?

Finance involves the study and management of money, banking, credit, investment, assets, and liabilities. It is a branch of economics concerned with resource allocation as well as resource management, acquisition, and investment. A finance degree prepares you for a wide variety of careers in both the public and private sectors of the economy in fields such as banking, corporate finance, investments, financial planning, and insurance and risk management.

RELATED CAREER TITLES

Accountant

Collection Agent

Actuary Appraiser Audit Manager Bank Manager Bank Representative

Commodities Trader Consumer Credit/Loan Officer Controller Corporate Financial Manager

Cost Manager

Banking Analyst

Credit Counselor

Bond Manager Bookkeeper Branch Manager

Credit Manager

Customer Service Representative Estate Planner

Budget Analyst

Estimator

Business Analyst Business Credit/Loan Specialist Business Manager

Chief Executive Officer

External Auditor Finance Writer Financial Analyst Financial Consultant

Chief Financial Officer

Claim Adjuster/Examiner

Financial Economist Financial Planner

Foreign Exchange Trader

Government Official

Industrial/Institutional Buyer

Insurance Agent/Broker

Mergers/Acquisitions Manager Mortgage Analyst

Mutual Fund Manager

Mutual Fund Trader

Internal Auditor

International Trade Specialist Inventory Control Specialist Inventory Data Manager

Investment Banker

Payroll Administrator Pension Fund Manager Portfolio Analyst Property Manager Rate Analyst

Investment Broker Investment Researcher Investor Relations

Real Estate Developer

Real Estate Salesperson/Broker

Sales Analyst

Loan Administrator

Securities Analyst

Loan Officer

Loan Processor

Management Accountant Market Research Analyst

Securities Broker

Stockbroker Treasury Management Specialist

Trust Analyst

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Adapt well to change

Computer literacy

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Organization

Analyze and interpret data

Logical thinking

Problem solving

Compile accurate financial data Numerical computation

Work independently or in teams

Attainment and demonstration of NACE Career Readiness Competencies help prepare for a successful transition into the workplace.

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CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Department of Economics, Finance, & Accounting - McCartney Hall 201 - 785.628.5805

RELATED CAREER EXPLORATION LINKS

American Finance Association: Financial Management Association: Financial Planning Association: FHSU Career Services: Occupational Outlook Handbook:

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