Corporate Finance

Roles in Corporate Finance (also called Financial Managers) often guide investment activities, set capital structure targets and implement capital raising programs.  These positions also execute cash management strategies and prepare financial reports or budgetary forecasts.

Specific responsibilities vary by industry and organization. In financial firms such as commercial banks, the role solicits business, authorizes loans and directs the investment of funds. Public sector Financial Managers handle government appropriations and budgeting processes. Those in the healthcare industry use a specialized understanding of healthcare financing issues to operate. In each case, financial managers must accommodate industry-specific regulations and tax laws.

Recruiters for Corporate Finance roles are typically looking for skills such as:

• Problem solving skills to help address internal financing challenges
• Strong spreadsheet/analytical understanding
• Interest in understanding complex problems
• Initiative -- most often used to champion ideas and present alternative financial options
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Students at Goizueta choose from a variety of elective opportunities in the area of Corporate Finance, including:

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance and Restructuring
• Derivative Asset Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Fixed Income Securities
• Global Derivatives Markets
• International Finance
• Project Finance
• Venture Capital and Private Equity

Colin Rochford 10MBA

Financial Leadership Program, AT&T - Atlanta

Pre-MBA Job: Retirement Planner, Teachers Association of Georgia - Atlanta

Undergraduate Institution: University of Tennessee - Knoxville

The key learning from Goizueta that has paid the greatest dividends for my career has been how we were taught how to put structure around ambiguity.

Susan McDow Lin 04MBA

Director of Merchandise Financing, The Home Depot

Pre-MBA Job: Senior Consultant, Manhattan and Associates - Atlanta

Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida

The program's emphasis on teamwork meant that I was more effective from day 1 in working cross-functionally.

Jake Hite 09MBA

Financial Analyst, ExxonMobile - Dallas

Pre-MBA Job: Asst Retail Manager, Atlanta Spirit LLC - Atlanta

Undergraduate Institution: Ball State University

The CMC provided me with ample opportunities to meet recruiters from multiple large corporations.

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