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What Skills Will I Learn as a Finance Major?

What Skills Will I Learn as a Finance Major?

When you have completed your finance degree, you will likely have gained many of the following skills and competencies:

• Ability to use current computer technology that is relevant to finance
• Be able to understand and appropriately use data and information to determine the financial stature of a corporation, organization, government, etc.
• Develop time management and prioritization skills
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in regards to business and the financial industry
• Comprehend of written reports and associated charts and graphs quickly and accurately
• Gain a strong knowledge of capital markets, including their history and how they are currently regulated
• Know how to measure and manage financial risk among a variety of financial investments and businesses
• Have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze data and research
• Understand and effectively apply theory and nomenclature
• Value and uphold ethics and fair business practices

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Tip:

If you already have a degree in finance or have worked in the financial field and are thinking of changing careers, this list may help you to identify some desirable skills and abilities that will be transferable in your new career.

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