FINANCE DEGREE AND PROGRAMS

ARTICLE: finance In-Depth

Finance professionals are problem solvers. Banks, credit unions, and brokerage firms need finance experts to oversee lending, trusts, or banking operations. If you work for a large business firm, you'll need to know corporate finance with an ability to reduce investment risks and maximize profit. Whether you prefer banking, or you'd like to be hired as an independent investment expert, the field of finance requires attention to detail and a keen sense of numbers.

Educational Requirements
As business becomes increasingly competitive in both the corporate scene and in smaller firms, the minimum education requirements for work within the finance industry are a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. In a campus-based finance program, you'll take classes like risk management, investments, and insurance. With large firms working with huge investors, many employers prefer those with higher degrees, favoring a master's in business administration or a specialized degree like financial planning. Of course, one of the best ways to learn the finance industry is to work in banking or learn the ropes through an internship in a corporate finance firm. Many campus based programs offer these hands-on opportunities.

Source:

• U.S. Department of Labor, Financial Managers

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