What jobs can I get with a major in finance?

What are some jobs that I can get with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance?

• getting ready to graduate & trying to figure out where i can make alot of money and travel

• Answer:

  Bachelor's degrees in finance vary according to the focus of your chosen field. In general, most finance bachelor's degrees are best associated with positions in financial management (several different titles in this area), banking, stockbrokerage, and financial analysis. When choosing the degree that will coordinate best with your field, determine the area of finance in which you are most passionate. A bachelor's degree in finance is a general degree which is flexible in attaining many different financial career positions. The key to earning the right bachelor's degree in finance is to find a specialized area of study for your specific career choice. Some specialized areas of study may include but are not limited to the following: corporate finance, financial planning, financial analysis, banking, and business administration. Careers in the finance industry include but are also not limited to the following areas: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, trading, structured finance, derivatives, advisory, equity and fixed income research, international sales/emerging markets, public finance, retail brokerage (stockbroker), institutional sales, and ratings analyst. According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for a career as a financial manager is expected to increase between 9 and 17 percent (this is considered "growth about as fast as average") through the year 2014. *Note - the "financial manager" outlook is used in this context as a general example of a possible position attainable with a bachelor's degree in finance. This growth is widely due to the regulatory reforms and expanding economy, which also creates a need for financial expertise.