Finance

What do Finance majors do?


AT A GLANCE

2012 Median Salary:
$55,000 (Bachelor)

As juniors, finance students
are invited to enter the
Finance Academy, a
highly selective enrichment
program


2012 TOP HIRING EMPLOYERS
Deloitte
KPMG
Ernst & Young
PricewaterhouseCoopers

OTHER HIRING EMPLOYERS
McGladrey
Wells Fargo
Navigant Consulting
William Blair

The field of finance is primarily concerned with the acquisition and management of funds by business firms, governments, and individuals. A business seeks financial advice when considering the purchase of new equipment, the expansion of present facilities or raising additional funds. Determining the value of financial and real assets and derivatives is a key activity in finance. The study of finance is designed to provide the student with both the theoretical background and the analytical tools required to make effective decisions.
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Career Options


BANKING (Investment & Commercial)
Investment - Run valuation analyses, perform complex financial modeling, conduct industry and company research and analysis, develop client presentations, write internal and external marketing memoranda, and support client relationships and business development.
Commercial - Provide the full range of commercial, treasury, and asset management services.

CONSULTING
Perform database analysis, financial modeling, general business analysis, research, and generate reports for the client or project team. In addition, consultants are actively involved in the application and transfer of specific skills and knowledge to the client.

PRIVATE/CORPORATE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Compile and analyze financial information for an organization. Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately.



Sample Job Descriptions


Financial Analyst at Allstate
Business Risk Services Staff with Ernst & Young
Regional Risk Specialist with BP

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