What can I do with a major in Finance?

Description of the Finance Function
The Finance Department is committed to the professional advancement and success of its students. We offer one of the most diverse selections of course offerings ranging from corporate asset management to international banking to financial derivatives. Together, we provide the necessary skills and knowledge base that will enable you to successfully pursue many career opportunities in today's rapidly changing, global economy. Careers in this field are available in diverse areas ranging from the small entrepreneurial firm to the large corporate organizations as well as in the securities business, commercial and investment banking, and in other financial intermediaries.

Possible Job Titles of Finance Graduates
(Jobs secured as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)
Account Administrator Financial Planner Research Analyst
Account Representative International Account Manager Revenue Analyst
Accounts Payable Specialist Investment Analyst Staff Accountant
Analyst Loan Officer Senior Relationship Banker
Coordinator Oracle Functional Consultant Senior Teller
Credit Manager Planning Analyst Service Representative Broker
Debt Capital Markets, Analyst Private Banker
Financial Analyst Project Manager

Possible Employers of Finance Graduates
(Employers as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)
Accenture The Home Depot United States Dept of Labor
Bank Of America Impulse Technology Watson Wyatt Investment Consulting
Blue Green Communities International Credit Wells Fargo
The Brand Company Macy's Wipro Technologies
Dalton Management Partners Mercer Ventyx
E*Trade RBC Bank
Federal Credit Union SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
E*Trade TriMont Real Estate Advisors

Skill Sets and Interests Commonly Associated with Finance Majors
Communication (oral & written) Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills Supervision
Ability to synthesize data Decision-making
Computer knowledge Sales skills
Accuracy Quantitative and qualitative abilities

GSU Student Contacts Associated with Finance Majors
Robinson Career Management Center>>

National Association of Black Accountants>>

Robinson Finance Department>>

Beta Alpha Psi >>

GSU Finance Society>>

Institute of International Business Study Abroad Programs>>
Personal Financial Planning Alumni Club>>

Additional Resources for Finance Majors
Career-Specific Resources
Financial Planning Association of Georgia>>

American Bankers Association>>
American Association of Finance & Accounting>>

American Finance Association>>
Careers in Finance>>

Certified Financial Planner -Board of Standards>>
Financial Jobs>>

Hoovers Job Bank>>
Investment Seek>>


Internship Resources
About.com>>

INROADS Inc.>>
Internship Programs>>

Wet Feet>>
Thurgood Marshall Fund>>

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity>>
Georgia Governor's Intern Program>>

StudentJobs.gov>>
Intern Abroad>>

Idealist>>
Non-profit Job Postings>>


General Job Listings Websites
JobWeb>

U.S. Government Job Postings>>
Georgia Department of Labor>> NACE Employer/Student Network>>


Career Outlook Research Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics>>

Georgia Labor Market Explorer (Occupational Outlook)>>
GSU Alumni Salary Information>> Salary Information>>