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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. Investments.
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FINANCE It’s all about the money…
$100 Today? $100 in one year? WHY??
Money Has Time Value
Four Distinct Areas: 1. Investments 2. Business Finance 3. Financial Institutions 4. Personal Financial Planning
Investments Generally involves selling securities to individuals or analysis of potential and current investments.
Business Finance Allocation of cash flows within a corporation or similar entity. Involves short- and long-term budgeting and strategic analysis.
Financial Institutions Banking, insurance, and similar organizations. Includes credit analysis, loan underwriting, design of risk hedging strategies for banks, and sales of financial products.
Personal Financial Planning Work 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 be CHALLENGED? WIMPS and LAZY PEOPLE Need not Apply!!
Questions?? Get involved in the Economics and Finance Club Contact me: Dr. Roger J. Best, 543-4246 best@cmsu1.cmsu.edu Dockery 300G
Thank you… thank you very much