FAQs

1. What careers are available in finance?
   

   Finance careers are found in corporate finance and may include financial analysts, cash managers, capital expenditures managers, credit managers, special finance project managers, all the way to treasurers, and chief financial officers.

2. How can I advance in the field?
   

   The investment world offers several job opportunities from traders, brokers, securities analysts, money managers, portfolio managers, investment bankers, and much more. Insurance and banking offer many opportunities in the financial services area from managers to upper level strategic planning. Entrepreneurial positions abound within financial planning, financial analysts and specialty certifications in banking and insurance.

3. Do I need a graduate degree for advancement?
   

   Finance students usually work in their field before pursuing graduate degrees while attaining various certifications which deem them expert in their fields.

4. What types of certifications apply to the fields of Finance?
   

   Certifications such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Financial Analysts (CFA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and Nasdaq Series, 63, 65, 6, and 7, are all beneficial certifications for the varied field of finance.

5. What minors could couple with finance for possible job positions?
   

   Complementary minors could be accounting or marketing.

6. Are careers in Finance expected to grow?
   

   All finance careers are expected to grow, especially in the investment and financial services area.

7. Will I be able to do directed studies in special fields?
   

   Yes, providing course requirements are met.

8. Will I have the technological expertise needed in the field?
   

   All Merrimack students in the finance concentrate have excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and are educated on all sources of finance knowledge on the internet.