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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Bradley finance program prepares students for entire professional careers, not just entry positions. Bradley graduates report that their preparation allows them to be highly competitive with anyone they meet. Employers experienced in working with Bradley graduates recognize them to be skilled and ethical in their work. The continuing shift in our economy toward a service orientation indicates that there will be an ongoing demand for the high quality finance graduates of Bradley's program.
Students learn to understand the problems of obtaining and using financial resources and financial risk management. The program helps develop students’ analytical skills, use of computers for analysis and presentations, and communication skills. The major is flexible, allowing students to select courses preparing them for work in international financial management, investments, futures, forward markets, options markets, real estate, insurance, or personal financial planning
Bradley Finance graduates interested in investments hold jobs such as Securities Analysts, Portfolio Analysts, Risk Managers, and Investment Bankers. Our graduates interested in corporate positions have become Liquidity Managers, Capital Assets Analysts, Debt Managers, and Currency Managers. Bradley Finance graduates with an interest in institutions hold positions such as Commercial Lending Officers, Bank Managers, Pension/Mutual Fund Managers, and Custodial Bankers.
Certifications for Finance Majors
A number of professional certifications and qualification exams exist for finance professionals. Bradley graduates excel in these exams. Some of the designations are listed below:
CFA Chartered Financial Analyst
CFP Chartered Financial Planner
CLU Chartered Life Underwriter
CPCU Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
