Online Career Center: Preparing for a Career in Finance

II. Career Paths in Finance

Finance is a very broad and diverse discipline. The main career paths for students studying and earning degrees in finance include commercial banking, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, investment banking, money management, and real estate.

A. Corporate Finance
1. Personality Traits and Skill Requirements.
2. Key Career Areas
3. Salaries
4. Suggested Coursework
5. Useful Professional Certifications
6. Internet Resources

B. Commercial Banking
1. Personality Traits and Skill Requirements
2. Key Career Areas
3. Salaries
4. Suggested Coursework
5. Useful Professional Certifications
6. Internet Resources

C. Insurance
1. Personality Traits and Skill Requirements
2. Key Career Areas
3. Salaries
4. Suggested Coursework
5. Useful Professional Certifications
6. Internet Resources

D. Money Management
1. Personality Traits and Skill Requirements
2. Key Career Areas
3. Salaries
4. Suggested Coursework
5. Useful Professional Certifications
6. Internet Resources

E. Real Estate
1. Personality Traits and Skill Requirements
2. Key Career Areas
3. Salaries
4. Suggested Coursework
5. Internet Resources

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