Question

Imagine you have completed your bachelor's degree at Strayer and are searching for a job in finance, accounting, or business. Using various employment websites (Monster.com, Indeed.com, USAJobs.gov), find three careers in finance you are interested in.

Be sure to specifically address why you are interested in the career, what qualifications you have or may need to get this position, and where you see yourself in this career long-term.

Answer 1

1.Risk Management

Reason: By understanding and managing the risks we (our organization) face, we can reduce the probability of an event that we cannot survive (e.g., bankruptcy). To avoid crisis. Periods of crisis can paralyze an organization and erode its reputation. Understanding and managing risk reduces the frequency and severity of crises.

Qualification: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is often the minimum education needed for financial managers. However, many employers now seek candidates with a master's degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics.

2.Corporate Finance

Reason: Finance deals with the procurement, allocation and use of money (or equivalent assets) in time. In corporate finance the focus is how to maximize the value of the company through its financing and investment decisions, i.e. how to best raise money and use it.

Qualification: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration is often the minimum education needed for financial managers. However, many employers now seek candidates with a master's degree, preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, or economics.

3. Financial Planner

Reason: Studying financial management opens up a lot of diverse career opportunities. It could be in the private or public sector. ... Doing a financial management course or obtaining a finance degree can help people get promotions or better accounting jobs.

Qualification: Becoming a Certified Financial Planner requires at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, as well as college coursework from a program that is registered with the CFP Board.