Job Prospects
An understanding of finance is a must for managers of all companies whether local, national, or international. Careers in finance are no longer limited to the traditional areas such as banking and include a range of opportunities like credit analysis, risk management, investment analysis, fund management, and corporate financial management.
For practicing accountants, this course will allow you to specialize within the industry, opening up a wide variety of career development opportunities within a number of different contexts, for example, accounting, finance, audit, or economics. For those who are new to financial management, this course will allow students to develop the practical skills, knowledge, and understanding required to enter into, and develop their career within, the profession.
Employment opportunities exist within:
- commercial companies
- wholesale and retail domestic and international banks
- accountancy and consultancy firms
- fund managers and investment institutions as brokers, dealers, analysts, and compliance staff
The qualification can also be a stepping stone for advanced research degrees (e.g., Ph.D.) in finance.