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Finance
Majors in Finance will receive a BS degree from
the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. Those students who
major in Finance will be guided through their program by an enlightened
faculty who possess extensive knowledge about the field of Finance. In addition,
all members of the Finance Department have excellent ties to industry and
have experience in areas such as Securities Analysis, Corporate Finance
and Bank Administration. The Finance major is taken beyond basic textbook
education by the ability to participate in such opportunities as the "Blue
Hen Investment Club" which offers students hands on analysis and trading
of a "live" securities portfolio. In addition, membership and participation
in the University of Delaware's chapter of the Financial Management Association
(national organization) will bring the student into contact with outside
speakers and corporate recruiters. Majors are taught how Financial Managers
seek ways to acquire funds and put them to optimal use in order to maximize
the value of a firm. Whether their career path leads to Banking, Corporate
Finance, Securities Analysis, Insurance or Real Estate, University of Delaware
Finance majors stand ready to embrace an exciting and rewarding career upon
graduation. Contact the department in Room 306 Purnell Hall, 302-831-1015,
or visit their website at www.lerner.udel.edu/finance.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often Required |
| *personal financial advisor |
*controller |
| *investment banker |
*financial aid
officer |
| *credit analyst |
*bank economist |
| *stock broker |
*financial
consultant |
| *insurance sales agent |
*commercial loan
officer |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
under section 186 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni
Mentor Program.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP, BMA/LPL Financial, American Express Financial Advisors
- Gain good mathematical skills.
- Develop good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Get sales experience.
- Take as much accounting as possible.
- Plan on an MBA for best positions.
Some Employers of Finance Majors
Bank of America
www.bankofamerica.com/careers
Citigroup Corporation
www.citigroup.com
Commerce Bank
www.commercebank.com
Deloitte and Touche
www.deloitte.com/us
Ernst and Young
www.ey.com
Hertz
www.hertz.com
Independence Blue Cross
www.ibx.com
JP Morgan Chase
www.jpmorgan.com
Lockheed Martin
www.lockheedmartin.com
Merck and Co.
www.merck.com
Merrill Lynch
www.ml.com
Morgan Stanley
www.morganstanley.com
MTV Networks
www.mtv.com
Northwestern Mutual
www.nmfn.com
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
www.phlx.com
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
www.pwc.com
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
U.S. Department of Defense
www.defenselink.mil
Vanguard
www.vanguard.com
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
www.wellsfargo.com/careers
Other Sources of Information
American Association of Finance & Accounting
www.aafa.com
American Finance Association
www.afajof.org
BankJobs.com
www.bankjobs.com
CareerBank.com
www.careerbank.com
Careers in Business
careers-in-business.jobsinthemoney.com
Careers in Finance
www.careers-in-finance.com
Credit Union Executives Society
www.cues.org
eFinancialCareers.com
www.efinancialcareers.com
Financial Executives Networking Group
www.thefeng.org
Financial Job Network
www.financialjobnet.com
FinancialJobs.com
www.financialjobs.com
Financial Times Career Point
www.ftcareerpoint.com
Financial Women International
www.fwi.org
State of Delaware (list of agencies)
www.delaware.gov/egov/portal.nsf/portal/agencylist_dept
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Material
Available
- Insurance Phone Book & Directory (CSD 66)
- Corporate Leadership Development Programs
(CSD 107)
- Job Opportunities in Business (CSD 129)
- Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources
(CSD 130)
- Associations USA (CSD 132)
- Financial Yellow Book (CSD 133)
- Corporate Yellow Book (CSD 134)
- The Directory of Business Information Resources
(CSD 135)
- Vault Guide to the Top 50 Finance Employers
(CSD 136)
- Executive Recruiters Almanac (CSD 166)
- Top Careers for Business Graduates (CSE 83)
- Great Jobs for Business Majors (CSE 84)
- Careers in Focus - Business (CSE 85)
- Careers in Focus - Entrepreneurs (CSE 88)
- Careers in Business (CSE 99)
- Careers in International Business (CSE 100)
- Management Consulting (CSE 111)
- Opportunities in Insurance Careers (CSE 145)
- Opportunities in Banking Careers (CSE 150)
- Careers for Financial Mavens & Other Money
Movers (CSE 163)
- Careers in Finance (CSE 164)
- Opportunities in Financial Careers (CSE 165)
- Geographic Guides to Major Employers (GD 1-200)
- Graduate Programs in Business, Education,
Health, Information Studies, Law & Social Work (GS 40)
- Best 143 Business Schools (GS 87)
- Business School Admissions Advisor (GS 88)
- The Career Guide (Dun & Bradstreet) (ID 5)
- Hoovers Handbook of Emerging Companies (ID
13)
- Directory of Corporate Affiliations (ID 21-28))
- National Association of Colleges & Employers
(NACE) Annual , Vol. 2
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information, and where to get assistance
is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy
Street.
Last updated: May 19, 2008 (CH)
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