Finance - Katz Intranet（财务-卡茨内部网）.pdf

Finance Typically the amount of prior work experience plays an integral role in the level with which you are hired within an organization. Whether you are a career starter, career switcher or career enhancer, Katz alumni research shows that those who concentrated in finance are hired into the following functional areas: Corporate Finance Banking Financial Institutions Investment Management Consulting BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 (core) and BFIN 2410 Financial Management 2 are required for all students concentrating in finance. Both of these courses are pre-requisites for any finance elective. Various marketing, procurement and operations hiring managers may seek to hire MBAs with strong analytical skills and a finance concentration. Co-Curricular activities Since your ultimate goal is to find a job upon graduation, you should pay particular attention to things that differentiate you from other MBA candidates on your resume. The below co-curricular activities can be utilized to not only differentiate you, but to also showcase your teamwork and leadership abilities. Professional organizations Outside of Katz, there are some local professional associations that can provide excellent networking opportunities and also look good on your resume. American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) CFA Institute CFA Society of Pittsburgh Association for Corporate Growth Pittsburgh (ACG Pittsburgh) Pittsburgh Association of Financial Professionals External Certifications CFA Charter: Equips you with the practical and fundamental knowledge you need for a wide variety of career choices in the investment profession. Candidate Body of Knowledge: As a CFA partner school, the finance curriculum covers 70% of the topics on the CFA exam. If you have additional questions regarding the CFA exam, please contact Professor Manoharlal Sukhwani at 412-624-1575, office 213 Mervis Hall. Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Equips you with th