If you are eager to hit the ground running after college, a Finance degree from Coles will give you the tools you need to kick start your career. You will receive a complete business education, all while building your knowledge of investment management, financial markets, institutions, and more. These in-demand skills will prepare you for success in a variety of organizations and roles.

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Career Career Summary Suggested Electives
Budget Analyst Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor organizational spending.
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • FIN 4260: Short Term Financial Management
Financial Analyst Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • FIN 4420: International Financial Management
  • FIN 4320: Fixed Income Securities
  • FIN 4560: Behavioral Finance
Financial Manager Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • FIN 4420: International Financial Management
  • FIN 4320: Fixed Income Securities
  • FIN 4520: Financial Derivatives and Financial Engineering
Insurance Sales Agent Insurance sales agents contact potential customers and sell one or more types of insurance. These agents explain various insurance policies and help clients choose the plans that suit them.
  • INS 4500: Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
Insurance Underwriter Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to approve them. For approved applications, underwriters determine coverage amounts and premiums.
  • INS 4500: Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
  • FIN 4620: Financial Management of Financial Institutions
Loan Officer Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of applications for personal and business loans.
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • FIN 4260: Short Term Financial Management
  • FTA 4003: Commercial Banking and FinTech
Personal Finance Advisor Personal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.
  • FIN 4420: International Financial Management
  • FIN 4520: Financial Derivatives and Financial Engineering
  • FIN 4560: Behavioral Finance
Real Estate Broker and Sales Agent Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses. Sales agents must work with a broker.
  • RE 4500: Real Estate Finance
Securities Commodities and Financial Sales Agent Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. They sell securities to individuals, advise companies in search of investors, and conduct trades.
  • FIN 4460: Financial Statement Analysis
  • FIN 4320Fixed Income Securities
  • FIN 4520: Financial Derivatives and Financial Engineering

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