What Can You Do With A Major In Finance?
The major in finance is designed to develop an understanding of the financial aspects of the contemporary economy, the operation of financial institutions, and the financial management of business operations.
Program of Study-Courses You Will Take
Tracks
- Corporate - Emphasizes financial management of the firm and focuses on financial analysis, planning, control, and formulation and implementation of corporate financial strategy. The objective of this option is to prepare students for careers as financial managers of corporations or other for-profit or non-profit organizations.
- Investments - Emphasizes security and portfolio analysis, the trading and creation of the various instruments within the markets, and the management of assets and liabilities. The objective of this track is to prepare students for careers as financial analysts and to begin the preparation of students for the Level I test of the Certified Financial Analysis (CFA) designation.
- Real Estate - The objective of this track is to prepare students for careers in the diverse field of real estate. The program is designed to acquaint students with real estate brokerage, management, appraisal, acquisition, lending, and development with particular emphasis on real estate appraisal, finance, and investment.
Typical Career Paths
- Corporate and Public Finance
- Banking
- Insurance
- Personal Financial Planning
- Real Estate
- Investment Banking
- Money Management
- Accounting
Some Related Career Titles
Entry Level Jobs
- Actuary
- Appraiser
- Financial Planner
- Financial Writer
- Examiner
2 Years Minimum Experience Needed and/or Master's Degree
- Audit Manager
- Bank Manager
- Bookkeeper
- Branch Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Loan Administrator
- Economist
Career Directions
| Actuary |
Foreign Exchange Trader |
| Appraiser |
Government Officer |
| Audit Manager |
Insurance Agent/Broker |
| Bank Manager |
Investment Researcher |
| Bank Representative |
Investment Banker |
| Bookkeeper |
Investor Relations Specialist |
| Branch Manager |
Loan Officer |
| Budget Analyst |
Loan Processor |
| Business Analyst |
Management Accountant |
| Business Manager |
Market Research Analyst |
| Chief Executive Officer |
Mergers and Acquisitions Manager |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Mutual Fund Manager |
| Claim Adjuster/Examiner |
Mutual Fund Trader |
| Commodities Trader |
Payroll Administrator |
| Consumer Credit/Loan Officer |
Portfolio Analyst |
| Controller |
Real Estate Developer |
| Cost Manager |
Sales Analyst |
| CPA |
Securities Analyst |
| Credit Counselor |
Securities Broker |
| Credit Manager |
Stockbroker |
| Economist |
Trust Analyst |
| Estimator |
Systems Analyst |
| External Auditor |
Stockbroker |
| Financial Planner |
Finance Writer |
| Financial Analyst |
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Typical Employers/Work Settings
- Accounting Firms
- Advertising Agencies
- Banking Firms
- Colleges/Universities
- Financial Institutions
- Foreign Trade Companies
- Government Agencies
- Insurance Companies
- Investment Firms
- Loan Agencies
- News Organizations
- Non-profit Organizations
- Property Insurance Companies
- Strategic Planning Companies
- Private Businesses
- Foundations
- Commercial Banks
- Mortgage Banks
- Hospitals
- Real Estate Brokers
- Financial Service Firms
Match This Major To Careers
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Beginning Salary Range
Payscale.com- What Are Typical Salaries?
National Average: Entry Level with a Bachelor's Degree: $49,000 -From the Spring 2008 NACE Salary Survey (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Note: starting salaries directly correlate with level of each student's GPA, Internship Experience and professionalism.
Salary Resources
Skills Needed For This Career
| Reading Comprehension |
Active Listening |
| Writing and Speaking Skills |
Mathematics |
| Critical Thinking |
Active Learning |
| Monitoring |
Give Advice On Finances |
| Plan and Administer Budgets |
Examine Financial Records |
| Prepare Financial Reports |
Prepare/Organize Records |
| Process Data |
Computer Skills |
Links To Professional Associations
Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases:
Job Search Information
Graduate Schools
Applying To Graduate And Professional Schools
Link To UNF Academic Program
The Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.
Career Action Plan
- Conduct and informational interview and/or shadow a professional in this career field
- Develop leadership skills on-campus by participating in student clubs and groups (i.e. RA, Presidential Envoys, Peer Advisors, Student Government, etc. )
- Look to do an internship in your junior and/or senior year to gain experience
- Develop sales skills
- Look to join the investment club at UNF
