Corporate Finance Emphasis

Overview

Finance professionals are responsible for managing a business's money–maximizing the value of the corporation while minimizing risk. Corporate finance refers to the more day-to-day accounting activities of a business, like accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as the higher-level strategic financial analysis. Financial analysts create business plans, track annual budgets; make investment decisions, and do financial forecasting. Careers in finance require strong analytical and quantitative skills, a knack for using numbers to understand patterns that influence business, and strong attention to detail. Additionally, finance professionals need leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage risks.

Learning Outcomes

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Options

Many financial analysts work at the headquarters of large financial companies. Other analysts work for finance and insurance industries, including securities and commodity brokers, banks, and credit institutions. Analysts may also work throughout private industry and the government. Bundles to consider within the finance emphasis in the Marriott School include the following: corporate finance, asset management, entrepreneurial finance, financial institutions, international finance, investment banking, personal financial planning, real estate, or general finance.

Outlook

Overall employment of financial analysts is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. Strong computer skills, knowledge of regulatory changes, and international finance are important to keep current.

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