Ever since my second year of university, I knew that I wanted to have a career in finance. However, I wasn 't going to be satisfied with the average 9 to 5 job at the local bank dealing with small loans and day-to-day personal banking. No, my goals are way bigger. After participating twice at the Rotman International Trading Competition in Toronto, I competed against some of the best schools in the world and developed an urge to learn the utmost possible about the finance world and to be the best. My first finance experience includes co-founding an investment club on campus that gained notable attention and that gathered multiple universities every year to organize Atlantic Canada 's largest stock simulation. In addition, I represented my school in a few other competitions and did quite well. Unfortunately, my Bachelor 's degree only went so far into detail, so even though I would spend countless hours talking to the director of the accounting/finance department, I knew that I had to pursue further studies in order to gain the necessary knowledge to achieve my goals. …show more content…
I might not have the highest GPA or greatest GMAT scores, but I did manage to make a lasting difference on my campus because of my drive and determination to improve the college learning experience and to motivate my peers to do the same. One of my biggest convictions remains that anybody in particular, can make a difference and be the best if they apply oneself. I want to make an impact at Wilfrid Laurier, I want to learn everything I can and I want to be the
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In my freshman year, I won an internship with GF Securities, one of the first, full-service investment banks in China. By participating in several IPO roadshows for NEEQ (National Equity Exchange and Quotation) Listing in Shanghai and dealing with clients’ requests for option trading, I developed a thorough overview of practical capital rising procedures as well as the function of various financial instruments. Later, I sought a more globalised experience by joining the General Electric(GE). In the process of organising the new machine launching conference, I have fully utilised the cross-communication skill that helped the manager to reconcile the needs and expectations from different retailers. In this summer, I gained an opportunity to work within the Guangdong Internet Finance Association. It provided me with a valuable insight to the emerging internet finance industry and made me think prospectively toward the future business model of financial institutions. These highly diversified internships not only enriched my ability to work independently as well as in a team, building upon the criticism and implement ideas, and but also widened my horizon that inspired me to approach the problem from different perspective and reach a more objective
My short-term and long-term objectives are clear. I want to obtain the most advanced and rigorous training in finance and economics. I want a career that fosters a lifetime of learning, and finance intrigues me because I believe it is fundamental to many aspects of life. It is a subject I truly enjoy and want to explore. Obtaining my undergraduate education in finance, combined with economics courses, from Loyola University will be a stepping stone to achieving my ultimate goal of a career in a finance corporation or in banking.
Academically, through the Carey School’s challenging Economics classes, I want to explore my deep interest in finance. Socially, through my involvement in various activities, I hope to positively impact the campus community. Whether that means leading study sessions or captaining a sports team, I eagerly look forward to a rich college experience.
...n will also be very necessary and last it requires looking at a lot of charts and graphs. All of my questions got answered while doing this research which is great. While doing this research though, it sparked a new question in my mind. This question is what is the average work week for a financial advisor? My thoughts on this career have definitely changes after doing research into this career. I only kind of wanted to do this job but, when I was done doing the research I really want to go into this career field it is bizarre or fantastic. Now that I have information from researching I am going to be putting guidelines together for success. The next steps are for me to start taking classes in high school that will go with this career. Then, after high school I will go straight into college to study for my major in finance but, for now I am embryonic or undeveloped.
Before, students couldn’t receive the type of comprehensive education specifically about the financial market which Bloomberg Institute offers. Now, young men and women around the world can become educated on the subject and get a head start in their financial careers that stabilize
The Fuqua School of Business offers a unique curriculum and set of learning experiences that matches my career goals and supports my academic growth. I am currently in my first year at the Nicholas School of the Environment, specializing in Energy and the Environment. This first step, in tandem with an MBA at Fuqua, will prepare me to become a positive and influential leader in the energy industry. Fuqua’s new Energy Finance concentration and overarching emphasis on teamwork and leadership match my short- and long-term ambitions. In particular, I am attracted to Fuqua due to the rigor and usefulness of courses such as Decision Models and Corporate Finance. The academic training at Fuqu...
At first, my greatest desire for attending college is to earn a bachelor degree in Finance. Bachelor in Finance is something that I have been dreaming from long since. It is the art and science of managing money. I want to establish a career in the lucrative field of finance. There is an increasing demand for finance professionals, which is why undertaking a bachelor of finance program can lead me to rewarding careers.
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I became an enthusiast of finance ever since I was at high school. At the political economy class, my teacher asked us: if you have a million RMB, how would you use it? She then introduced us the concept of investment, and I was intrigued specifically by the stock. For the latter two years of my high school, I have been reading books and articles regarding the stock market in the U.S. and in China. As one of the outstanding students ranked top 1% in College Entrance Exam in Hainan Province, China, I was accepted by the City University of Hong Kong with a full scholarship. With the strong interest in finance, I chose quantitative finance and risk management as my major.
Specifically, to lead a Chinese large-scale investment firm to identify promising Chinese enterprises and help them grow into global leaders in the future so as to stimulate the growth of Chinese financial market. In order to achieve my aspiration, I have been pursuing advanced education and valuable experience to enhance my ability. Master Science in Finance program will turn me into an expert in this realm of financial world. MS Finance program will be indispensable for me toward my career success, since in order to achieve my career goal, it re...
Finance is a field that had always fascinated me right from my undergraduate college days. What make me interested in this particular field of study are the art of finance and the complexity of investment market which would allow me to employ my personal skills, such as analytical and communication skills, along with my personal characteristics such as dedication and compassion for what I do. As one of the most important sector in the world, I believe it would provide me with a broad range of career options.
Among all the programs available, I firmly believe that the Master in Finance program at Princeton University will be the ideal preparation for my career because of its strong emphasis on quantitative techniques with practical business problem solving. The core courses offered by the program will help me build concrete foundation in financial theories and computational methods; the elective courses, such as Forecasting and Time Series Analysis, will further enhance my modeling techniques for financial forecasting in a broader application. Besides excellent teaching fellows at Princeton University, the close personal attention from academic and career advisors will be invaluable to my professional growth. Furthermore, the small cla...
I develop and deliver technical solutions to collection of applications used by retail giants across the globe. My responsibilities have given me scenarios to put on my problem solving and interpersonal skills in real life situations. Frequent interactions with client aroused in me, an urge to get into a management consultant role. But, with time I realized that I have to upgrade my skill-sets and make myself more relevant and attractive to the job market. I also realized that I have to diversify my aspects of management such as leadership, entrepreneurship and finance etc. and Broad MBA will equip me with these skills and will increase chances of succeeding in my goals, manifold. After accomplishing virtuous knowledge of IT industry, I believe that Broad MBA program will help me learn more about business problems drawn from real-life scenarios and prepares me to take the next step toward career success. I believe Broad is more than just a place to learn. Through Broad MBA, I will not only shorten my learning cycle but also get a chance to learn from world class faculty, established curriculum and diverse peer groups. This innovative pedagogy will help me put the big foot forward towards my goals, build a professional and personal network and edify me as where to look for information and how to interpret it, when required. The Broad is well respected for the quality of its program, which has been recognized for its cutting edge design and delivery, with rankings that indicate its place among the top tier programs around the world. It will help me create a unique learning experience and it will be my passport to new world of opportunities. While global economic vagueness make me, insecure but I believe that now these challenges wil...
Modules I am taking include Economics For Business, Financial Reporting, Management accounting and polio analysis. It includes other modules relating to marketing, finance, and management which expands my knowledge beyond accounting and finance and allow me the opportunity to look at financial market from multiple perspectives. One of my favorite subjects is Economics for Business and I got 70% in overall. I am also attracted by the charm of programming and able to solve some mathematical problems according to programming. During the study of financial modelling, I tried to find an easier way to calculate some investment models and pictured some K line graph by programming. I also got high marks in coursework of financial modeling (82) and corporate finance (90). To be excellent in investing in the stock market, real estates and other fields, I aspire to carry on my graduate study in the field of accounting and finance to make rational investment decisions. The Quantitative management and portfolio analysis enhance my comprehension of accounting principles and the investment strategies. This will contribute towards my further study of accounting and finance. I successfully completed Year 1 of my BA (Hons) Economics course with an aggregate mark of 62%. This year, I am expecting that I can achieve a 2.1 class