Finance teaches us: How firms make investment and financing decisions to create value for stakeholders Students also learn to independently analyze securities and financial markets, understand valuation techniques and use their knowledge to make investment decisions. Coursework focuses on the areas of corporate financial management, investments/asset pricing, portfolio management, real estate appraisal, financial institutions, and risk management/insurance. Graduates choose to pursue exciting and dynamic careers ranging from investment banking, portfolio management, commercial banking, corporate financial management, venture capital, private equity fund management, forecasting and budgeting. Students gain from experiential learning by using Bloomberg terminals and managing student run portfolio using real money.
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Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
- Administrative Services Managers
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Chief Executives
- Construction Managers
- Cost Estimators
- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Risk Specialists
- General and Operations Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Investment Fund Managers
- Management Analysts
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Sales Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
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If you are a Prospective Student
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If you are a Current Student
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