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The corporate finance role is intended to help the company understand its budget and revenue stream<br />

and make strategic business decisions.<br />

In addition, many companies across a variety of industries have implemented leadership<br />

development programs (LDPs). These leadership development rotation programs provide the<br />

opportunity for students to try a variety of positions throughout a company. LDPs in finance, also<br />

known as FLDPs, could include rotations in risk management, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, and<br />

financial planning and analysis, among others. FLDPs are found in many industries, including but not<br />

limited to insurance, construction, energy, and consumer products.<br />

Exhibit 21.1 Pre-MBA and post-MBA job functions and industries.<br />

Source: “Global MBA Graduate Survey, 2008 Comprehensive Data Report: Full-Time MBA<br />

Programs.” Graduate Management Admission Council, 2008.<br />

Careers in Financial Services<br />

Financial services is a term that includes a variety of segments and roles, each of which requires<br />

strong analytical skills. The economic financial crisis that surfaced in 2008 began a turbulent<br />

employment outlook in the financial services industry. It is more important than ever that MBA<br />

students do their homework on specific positions and firms that they are considering to truly

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