Finance major mainly includes the following aspects:
1. financial theory: mainly study the basic theories of finance, such as monetary theory, interest theory, securities theory, futures theory, insurance theory, international financial theory, etc. These theories constitute the theoretical framework and knowledge system of finance.
2. Financial markets: mainly study the operating principles and mechanisms of various financial markets such as money market, securities market, futures market, insurance market and foreign exchange market. Understand the products and trading methods in different financial markets.
3. Financial institutions: mainly study the functions, responsibilities, operation modes and management principles of financial institutions such as commercial banks, securities companies, insurance companies, stock exchanges and futures exchanges.
4. Investment: mainly study value evaluation theory, investment decision theory, securities investment strategy, portfolio theory and management, risk management theory, etc. This knowledge provides theoretical guidance for investment and financial management.
5. Wealth management: I mainly study the principles and methods of personal wealth management, including asset allocation technology, tax planning and management, inheritance and pension planning. This knowledge can be applied to personal finance and wealth appreciation.
6. Financial engineering: I mainly study the design and evaluation theory, pricing model and technology of financial derivatives such as options, futures and swaps. This knowledge can be applied to financial risk management and financial innovation.
7. International finance: mainly study the international financial environment and system, balance of payments, exchange rate and exchange rate system, and international financial institutions. This knowledge enables students majoring in finance to better grasp the global financial trends and development trends.
Employment direction of finance major
1. The jobs that finance majors can do are: public offering or private placement of funds, which requires high comprehensive ability. Generally, there are many channels to do it. Find customers and sell products, and the commission will go up. Or go to the investment department and securities department of listed companies: welfare benefits and promotion channels depend on the actual situation of the company, which varies greatly from company to company.
2. Most financial majors have very high requirements for students' mathematics. Judging from the current distribution of financial disciplines, the more promising professional directions are: corporate finance, risk management and control, actuarial science, securities investment and so on. Financial talents who have studied advanced mathematics are more popular, especially in securities and insurance, such as insurance actuaries.