Members of this community are interested in careers that focus on managing, creating, and studying money. Whether the focus is on individuals, corporations, organizations, or a government entity, this career field is essentially the process of raising and managing funds or capital. Careers in Accounting & Finance involve various activities, including investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, saving, and forecasting.

The recruiting process for Finance careers requires demonstrated proficiency in select hard skills, such as financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, due diligence, financial reporting, change management, mergers and acquisitions, management, and consulting. Internships and leadership in finance roles are excellent ways to build these skills, along with participation in finance-related student and professional organizations.

Relevant Majors


Sample Occupations

  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Adjuster
  • Advertising Sales Agent
  • Agent/Business Manager for Artists, Performers, & Athletes
  • Agricultural Researcher
  • Appraiser
  • Asset Manager
  • Auditor
  • Bank Examiner
  • Bank Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Business Sales Agent
  • Chamber of Commerce Manager
  • Claims (Analyst, Business, Collection Specialist, Consultant, Planner, Government)
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • Credit Analyst
  • Economist (Financial, Industrial, Price, Tax)
  • Financial Advisor
  • Forensic Economist
  • Fundraising Director
  • Insurance Agent/Broker
  • Insurance Claims Adjuster
  • Intelligence Specialist
  • Internal Revenue Examiner
  • Investment Analyst
  • Job Analyst
  • Labor Arbitrator
  • Labor Relations Consultant
  • Labor Union Business Agent
  • Lawyer
  • Legislative Analyst
  • Loan Officer
  • Lobbyist
  • Securities Trader
  • Small Business Owner
  • Statistician
  • Stockbroker
  • Teacher
  • Underwriter

Relevant Student Organizations at Georgia Southern

Contact & Location

Phone
912-478-5197
Address

Savannah: Student Success Center
Statesboro: Williams Center, 1st Floor
PO Box 8069
Statesboro, GA 30460

Career Service Hours

Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 912-478-4636

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419 912-478-4636

Liberty Campus
175 West Memorial Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 912-877-1906