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What is the main focus of the individual majoring in Economics at a non-target state school?

  • Attaining a 3.7 GPA
  • Getting into a top MBA later down the line (correct)
  • Pursuing a career in Asset Management
  • Exploring entry-level jobs

Which role would likely provide more relevant/transferable skills for a career in Asset Management?

  • Portfolio Management
  • Corporate Banking (correct)
  • Commercial Lending
  • Corporate Finance (FP&A)

What is the perception of Corporate Finance (FP&A) in terms of being accounting-based?

  • Primarily finance-oriented
  • Not accounting-based at all
  • Very accounting-based (correct)
  • Partially accounting-based

What type of work does Corporate Banking entail?

<p>Hybrid between Commercial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate career goal of the individual mentioned in the text?

<p>Asset Management, perhaps portfolio management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Career Paths and Focus in Economics

  • Main focus of an Economics major at a non-target state school is likely to be on developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, understanding of economic theories, and data analysis.

Career Comparison: Asset Management

  • A role in Corporate Finance (FP&A) may not provide directly relevant skills for a career in Asset Management, as it is more accounting-based.
  • A role in Corporate Banking may provide more transferable skills for a career in Asset Management, as it involves advising clients on strategic transactions and managing financial risks.

Corporate Finance (FP&A) Perception

  • Corporate Finance (FP&A) is often perceived as being heavily focused on accounting, which may not be directly applicable to a career in Asset Management.

Corporate Banking

  • Corporate Banking entails advising clients on strategic transactions, managing financial risks, and raising capital.

Ultimate Career Goal

  • The ultimate career goal of the individual is to work in Asset Management.

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