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FINANCE
It’s all about the money…
$100 Today?
$100 in one year?
WHY??
Money
Has
Time
Value
Finance as a Profession…
Four Distinct Areas:
1. Investments
2. Business Finance
3. Financial Institutions
4. Personal Financial Planning
InvestmentsGenerally involves selling securities to individuals or
analysis of potential and current investments.
Business FinanceAllocation of cash flows within a corporation or similar entity.
Involves short- and long-term budgeting and strategic analysis.
Financial InstitutionsBanking, insurance, and similar organizations. Includes credit analysis, loan underwriting, design of risk hedging
strategies for banks, and sales of financial products.
Personal Financial PlanningWork with an individual to determine current and future
financial needs. Comprehensive analysis includes insurance needs, savings plans, and tax strategies.
Involves life-long relationship with client.
Skills Needed for a Career in Finance:
1. Strong analytical skills
2. Good decision-making abilities
3. Insightfulness
4. Excellent work ethic
5. Ability to work with public and sell products
Employers Who Have Hired CMSU Graduates
Ameriprise Financial Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Sprint-Nextel Federated Financial
Edward Jones State Street KC
Charles Schwab Waddell and Reed Financial
Scottrade Financial Northwest Mutual Financial
Wells Fargo Financial Chicago Board of Trade
Federal Reserve Bank of KC MO State Division of Finance
Do you want to beCHALLENGED?
WIMPS and LAZY PEOPLENeed not Apply!!
Questions??Get involved in the Economics and Finance Club
Contact me: Dr. Roger J. Best, 543-4246
Dockery 300G
Thank you…
thank you very much
