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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Finance

A degree in finance prepares a graduate for a career in a dynamic field with global trade and changing laws. Finance majors are prepared to oversee cash flow and financial matters to assess a firm’s present and future status. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to finance majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 235.

Accountant
Actuary
Appraiser
Attorney
Audit Manager
Bank Manager
Bank Representative
Bond Manager
Bookkeeper
Branch Manager
Budget Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Credit/Loan Specialist
Chief Financial Officer
Claim Adjuster/Examiner
Collection Agent
Commodities Trader
Cost Manager
CPA
Credit Manager
Customer Service Representative
Economist
Estimator
External Auditor
Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Industrial/Institutional Buyer
Insurance Agent/Broker
Internal Auditor
Investment Banker
Loan Officer
Management Accountant
Market Research Analyst
Mergers/Acquisitions Manager
Mutual Fund Manager 
Payroll Administrator
Pension Fund Manager
Public Practice Accountant
Rate Analyst
Real Estate Agent
Securities Broker
Stockbroker
Trust Analyst
Underwriter

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance (OCC 16)
Careers in Finance (OCC 85)
Careers in Focus: Financial Services (OCC 86.5)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Financial Careers (OCC 86)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Finance & Insurance: http://www.bsu.edu/finance/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
InternshipsUSA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Street of Walls:  http://www.streetofwalls.com/bsu/
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

 

 

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