Uni degrees and all...... (1 Viewer)

[NizDiz]

Hi guys, just wondering what sort of degrees relate to careers in super and funds, saving/borrowing/investing money, i.e. working as a funds manager etc. Thanks

 

[Chronost]

Art Degree,history major. This helps you analyse trends in the history of money and therefore work out patterns. Which is crucial as a funds manager investing longer term.

 

[strawberrye]

Hi guys, just wondering what sort of degrees relate to careers in super and funds, saving/borrowing/investing money, i.e. working as a funds manager etc. Thanks

Definitely either a pure maths degree, a science degree majoring in mathematics, i.e. financial mathematics, a commerce degree... but regardless of what degree you decide to pursue, the most important thing to achieving your goal is to ensure you look out for any opportunities during your degree to gain work experience in your related field, it will help you to gain your ideal job later on when you graduate All the best of luck

 

[ilikecats]

Your best option at university would be either an commerce degree in accounting or finance, or an economics degree.

At my work we have financial advisers (Ie. people who look after the superfunds and investments of clients) and they all have a Diploma in Financial Services (or Planning), as opposed to a university degree. The ones I've listed above will give you a sound understanding of the general world of commerce/finance, but the diploma is the most direct and proper qualification an employer would look for. If you do pursue a university degree first then you will find you may receive credit for previous studies if you did do this option.

The ASIC has a requirement that to provide financial advice/services, you have to have completed one of the courses they recognise. This then allows for you to receive an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). You can search here: http://www.asic.gov.au/etraining/etrain.nsf to see what courses are currently being offered in which specialist areas.

 

[NizDiz]

Thanks a lot guys, massive help

 

[Quadro]

I find this post usefull too. Thanks!

 

[ossgraphics]

History Management, Masters in Art or business Administration are some of the most useful degrees for this purpose.!!!