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Career Resources

Finance Tools

The following is a list of functional areas of competencies, topics and skills, that students in the College of Business & Economics Finance program can offer an employer as an intern. These listings have been compiled in an effort to help potential candidates communicate more effectively with prospective employers.

  • S & P Compustat-PC Plus
  • Security Valuation
  • Investment Valuation
  • Capital Budgeting
  • Working Capital Management
  • Financial Services
  • Basics of stocks and bonds
  • Basic knowledge of capital markets and how they work

Related Websites


Professional Associations / Societies / Organizations

  • Financial Management Association International: Members include financial practitioners, academicians, and students. This site includes information on upcoming conferences related to financial issues, publications, job opportunities, and other financial links
  • Treasury Management Association: Members include corporate treasury executives from leading companies and organizations. Site includes information on upcoming conferences, current news and information, job opportunities and more.

Publications / Journals / Directories

  • Wall Street Journal
  • FINWeb: Lists Internet resources which provides information regarding economics and finance-related topics. Includes links to other finance sites and journals.
  • Nationjob Network:This site includes information and job listings in the financial, accounting, and insurance areas.