What Can I Do With a Major In Finance?

A Finance Major will prepare you well for finance, investment, real estate management, and public administration careers and graduate programs.

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Flagler College Finance graduates are well-prepared for careers in corporate finance, investment management services, real estate management, and public administration, as well as graduate programs of study in economics and finance. 

The Finance Major is designed to provide you with a global understanding of financial markets, an ability to make informed financial management decisions, and an understanding of the risk and return characteristics of investment instruments.

Sources: Rutgers University, Ashland University

Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills

*Some may require further education or specialization.

Actuary
Analyst
Bank Trust Officer
Bond Analyst
Branch Manager
Cash Accountant
Chief Financial Officer
Commercial Banker
Comptroller
Consultant
Corporate Credit Analyst
Corporate Finance Associate
Credit Scoring and Risk Manager
Currency Analyst/Trader
Derivatives Trader
Equity Analyst
Financial Planner
Import/Export Facilitator
International Project Manager
Investment Banker
IPO Manager
Merger and Acquisition Specialist
Mortgage Loan Officer
Mutual Funds Manager
Operations Manager
Originations and Packaging Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Project Manager
Real Estate Broker
Research Analyst
Treasurer
Trust Manager
Underwriter
Venture Capitalist

Appraisal Firms
Commercial Banks
Consulting Firms
Credit Unions
Equity/Fixed Income Research Firms
Federal Agencies
Foundations
Hedge Funds
Hospitals
Investment Banks
Life Insurance Firms
Loan Associations
Local Government Agencies
Money Management Firms
Mortgage Banks
Mutual Funds
Non-profit Organizations
Private Banks
Private Businesses
Property and Casualty Insurance Firms
Property Management Companies
Sales and Trading Companies
Savings Banks
State Government Agencies
Venture Capital Firms

Analyzes complex financial situations

Possesses knowledge of general statistics, regression analysis, financial analysis, procedures and budgets

Applies one’s knowledge to new and changing situations

Understands the implication of one’s actions

Creatively uses new technology

Understands dynamic situations

Communicates complicated subjects effectively

Writes and speaks effectively yet concisely

Defends one’s ideas under pressure

Executes ability to synthesize data

Experiential Learning

  • Taking intermediate accounting courses to complement financial knowledge
  • Serving as treasurer for a club or organization
  • Interning at a financial services firm
  • Talking to professionals in the industry to learn about risk management
  • Spending the summer shadowing an entrepreneur
  • Completing a management trainee program for a financial company

Professional Associations

Enhancing Your Employability

Here are ways to improve your job prospects:

  • Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills.
  • Participate in internships and field experience placements.
  • Become active in alumni and/or mentor networks.
  • Plan on a graduate degree for advancement.
  • Study for industry-specific certifications.

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