Finance

What is Finance?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU College of Business

What is Finance?

According to the OSU College of Business, "The goal of the finance program at OSU is to provide a professionally oriented program to prepare students for successful careers in institutional finance which includes careers in banking, brokerage, insurance, and other financial fields.

"Individuals entering a career with a financial institution have many opportunities open to them. A large number of persons going into banking select career paths in either operations or lending. Within the lending area, persons can specialize in installment credit lending to consumers of durable goods, mortgage lending to home builders and buyers, or commercial lending to help finance the growth of business firms.

"Men and women entering the securities industry find careers as stock and bond brokers, security analysts, or portfolio managers. Individuals choosing the area of insurance typically enter company operations through either claims or underwriting positions. Those with sales positions can choose to work either with corporations or individuals as a client base. In addition, many persons decide to work for the government as finance personnel in charge of revenue and expenditure programs.

"Financial managers engage in many activities designed to ensure the efficient utilization of an individual's or organization's capital resources. The finance field involves the management of funds in our economic system. Because financial managers deal with other people's money, finance is a career choice for individuals who enjoy working with people and who desire challenging assignments."

Finance - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Actuary	Credit Manager	Loan Officer
Appraiser	Economist	Loan Processor
Audit Manager	Estimator	Management Accountant
Bank Manager	External Auditor	Market Research Analyst
Bank Representative	Finance Writer	Mergers/Acquisitions Mgr
Bookkeeper	Financial Aid Officer	Mutual Fund Manager
Branch Manager	Financial Analyst	Mutual Fund Trader
Budget Analyst	Financial Consultant	Payroll Administrator
Business Analyst	Financial Economist	Personal Finance Advisor
Business Manager	Financial Planner	Portfolio Analyst
Chief Executive Officer	Foreign Exchange Trader	Property Manager
Chief Financial Officer	Government Official	Rate Analyst
Claim Adjuster/Examiner	Hedge Fund Manager	Real Estate Developer
Commercial Loan Officer	Industrial/Institutional Buyer	Sales Analyst
Commodities Trader	Insurance Agent/Broker	Securities Analyst
Consumer Credit/Loan Officer	International Trade Specialist	Securities Broker
Controller	Investment Banker	Stock Broker
Cost Manager	Investment Manager	Systems Analyst
CPA	Investment Researcher	Treasury Management Specialist
Credit Analyst	Investor Relations	Trust Analyst
Credit Counselor	Loan Administrator	Venture Capitalist

Related Skills

Active Learner	Computational Abilities	Knowledge of Economy & Finances
Analytical Skills	Computer Skills	Organizational Skills
Communication Skills (Oral & Written)	Critical Thinking	Understanding of Financial Records

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

Bank of America Careers

Hertz Careers

Independence Blue Cross

J.P. Morgan

Morgan Stanley

Viacom Careers

Wells Fargo Careers

Financial Planning Association Careers

eFinancial Careers

Financial Job Network

Finance Jobs

Real Estate Express

Federal Business Jobs

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.