First Year Finance

Learn more about your future in finance as a first-year student.

There are many ways to explore careers, apply your skills, and pursue your dreams at W. P. Carey. Our finance community will provide you with on-demand career support and direction at every stage of your career management journey. Bookmark this page and return throughout the year to see what you need to know (and do!) now and later. Here you’ll find resources, advice, events, personal connections, and other career opportunities — created and curated for first-year economics, finance, and financial planning students.

  • Economics

    Explore everything from pricing strategy and cost-benefit analysis to environmental policy impact and international exchange rates. With a business degree from W. P. Carey, you graduate with an understanding of how societies deal with scarcity, and be prepared to pursue careers in banking, finance, and top graduate programs in economics, business, and law.

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  • Finance

    Take courses like advanced managerial finance, business statistics, and derivative financial securities and gain professional-level skill. Graduate with a business degree from W. P. Carey and secure a competitive edge on Wall Street and beyond. Succeed in investment management, investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, high-tech management, and more.

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  • Financial Planning

    Learn essential information related to finance, taxes, portfolio management, insurance, and estate planning. Graduate with a business degree from W. P. Carey and with the tools and expertise to solve complex problems for future clients. Employment for personal financial advisors is forecasted to grow 15% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than average for other occupations.

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  • Consulting

    Consultants are professional experts who provide solutions and strategies to improve the financial and operational health of an organization. Consulting can be an attractive post-graduation goal, but these roles are competitive and preparation is demanding. It is important to begin exploring consulting early to ensure it is right for you and to set yourself apart in this relationship-driven market. If you are interested in consulting, check out the links below to learn more.

    Learn more: Consulting Program | Consulting Career Map | Consulting Workshops

Identify what’s now and next in your journey

 

Remember, career management is a lifelong process — and every effective plan starts with a thoughtful strategy. Learn more about career management at W. P. Carey, and the other key elements of your journey. This page includes relevant ways to move forward based on your current year and career path.

Peer coaching for sophomores

 

Our MBA peer career coaches offer drop-in appointments as well as career appointments for first- and second-year students. Visit your sophomore career community to connect with peer coaches relevant to your major and career path. MBA peer career coaches are available to help you with:

  • A review of your resume/cover letter and feedback for improvement
  • Basic interviewing skills
  • General career-related questions

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Featured Resources

These resources have been specifically curated to aid you in your career goal setting and job search.

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What You Need to Know

Explore targeted perspectives written for you by career experts. Updated throughout the year, this content is designed to match your current needs and delivered when you need it most.

Student Organizations

Joining student clubs and organizations comes with many benefits. Develop leadership skills, learn to work in a team, add new connections to your network, and more. To view club events, click on Learn more within each club listing. Club Leaders click here to request a career presentation.

Career Courses

Explore the curriculum that launches W. P. Carey careers. Timed and designed to align with your program of study, you will engage in courses that directly support your career confidence, capabilities, and prospects.