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Finance

 
This field of study focuses on the process of managing assets of corporations or individuals.  Money management topics include investments, collection, disbursement, borrowing and fundraising. Skills are developed in preparing financial reports and analyzing financial data for conducting operations, tax requirements and future planning. Financial instruments, institutions and markets are explored. Career options are found with corporations, banks, investment firms, mortgage companies, foundations, fundraising organizations, real estate developers and insurance companies.
 

 CAREER POSSIBILITIES*

 

Accountant

Bank Officer

Payroll Manager

IRS Agent

Chief Financial Officer

Pension Fund Manager

Treasurer

Cash Office Manager

Underwriter

Bank Examiner

Financial Aid Director

Estate Planner

Controller

Bank Customer Service Rep.

Actuary

Fundraiser

Appraiser

Control Reviewer

Risk Manager

Portfolio Analyst

Bookkeeper

Budget Analyst

Financial Analyst

Business Manager

Property Manager

Credit Manager

Real Estate Developer

Certified Public Accountant

Credit Counselor

Securities Broker

Economist

Finance Writer

Data Systems Manager

Insurance Agent

Foreign Exchange Specialist

Chief Executive Officer

Facilities Planner

Investment Banker

New Business Developer

Stockbroker

Loan Processor

Financial Services Sales Rep.

Management Consultant

 
*positions are at various levels some of which require graduate degrees
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Job Profiles.org

Careers in Business

Wet Feet Career Profiles

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

 
Books Available at Office of Career Services:

Best Resumes for Accountants and Financial Professionals by Kim Marino

 

Career Choices for Students of Business by Career Associates

 

Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance by Thomas Fitch

 

Careers in Healthcare Management by Cynthia Haddock, Robert McLean, and Robert Chapman

 

Careers in International Affairs by Carland, Maria, and Lisa Gihring, eds.

 

Careers in Marketing by Lila Stair and Leslie Stair

 

Careers in Nonprofits & Government Agencies by WetFeet Insider Guide

 

Getting the MBA Admissions Edge by Alan Mendonca and Matt Symonds

 

Marketing & Sales Career Directory by Ronald Fry

 

150 Careers in the Health Care Field by Janice Eldredge and Darrell Buono

 

Sales & Marketing Careers, Wow Resumes! by Chuck Cochran & Donna Peerce

 

Top Careers for Business Graduates by Checkmark Books

 

Vault Career Guide to Accounting by Jason Alba

 
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