Majors - PowerPoint Presentation

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Majors

Yanhua Chen, Lane Czura, Tommy Kinzer, and Joe TortoraSlide2

Mystery Major

Wake Forest Medical School

Florida State University

CriderGenomOncologyBaylor Scott & White HospitalNC State Veterinary MedcineJohns Hopkins University

Medical StudentMarine Conservation InternMarket Research AnalystBusiness AnalystClinical Research AnalystGraduate StudentGraduate Student

Winston Salem, NC

Tallahassee, FL

Stillmore, GA

Cleveland, OH

Dallas, TX

Raleigh, NC

Baltimore, MDSlide3

The study of all living organisms, including microbes, plants, and animals.

The study of biology includes various aspects of life.

The basic organization of molecular, cellular, tissues, and organisms of living things.

How organisms function in their natural environment.

Development and purpose of biotechnology. Biology graduates are broadly trained and well prepared for admission into strong graduate programs in the biological sciences and professional schools (medical, dental, and veterinary).May also directly assume positions in government, education, industry, or certain technical fields.

ExploreSlide4

Organizing ideas/information

Applying scientific concepts to problems

Making projections from data

Ability to make critical observations and appropriate decisionsAbility to operate scientific equipment

Ability to organize and maintain accurate recordsGood vision and manual dexterityAbility to conduct and clearly explain scientific researchStrong mathematical backgroundProficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and memorizing Sensitivity to the health and safety of others.

SkillsSlide5

Biochemist

Bioinformaticist

Blood Bank Technologist

Clinical PathologistCrime Lab Analyst

CytotechnologistDentistDieticianEducatorEnvironmental Specialist

Field Study Coordinator

Food and Drug Inspector

Genetic Counselor

Health Program Assistant

Hemotherapist

HistologistLab TechnicianLegal AssistantMedical Equipment SalesMedical InvestigatorMedical Librarian

Careers

Medical Writer

Microbiologist

Optometrist

Parasitologist

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Physical Therapist

Physician

Physician’s Assistant

Public Health Specialist

Quality Control Specialist

ToxicologistSlide6

David Suzuki: Geneticist

Drew Pinsky: Television Producer

Cat Cora: Television Chef

Famous PeopleSlide7

When I typed in Biology into the Wake Forest Career Connectors group on LinkedIn there was 500+ people who majored in Biology.

LinkedInSlide8

After learning more about the major I drafted I am more interested in the major because learned more facts about the major and all the endless possibilities that the Biology major offers when searching for a Career.

Interest LevelSlide9

Mystery Major

Washington DC

Washington DC

Winston-Salem, NCBoston, MA

Boston, MABoston, MACharlotte, NCWinston-Salem, NCCharlotte, NCRaleigh,NC

Ernst and Young

Navigant Consulting

WFU School of Business

Towers Watson

Oracle Direct

AccentureErnst & YoungSunrise TechnologiesBank of America Merrill LynchNCSUAnalystConsultantGraduate StudentActuarial Analyst

Sales RepresentativeAnalytics Practitioner AnalystBusiness Advisor

Junior Consultant

AnalystSlide10

The interaction of math and and business

The fundamentals of computer science and upper level math classes

The fundamentals of finance, accounting, and BEM classes

How people use statistical data to make decisions in the business world

The purpose of statistical and mathematical analysis in a high tech, competitive business environmentMathematical Business graduates are broadly trained and well prepared for selection into strong and high paying programs out of college at banks or other top companiesExploreSlide11

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to make critical observations and appropriate decisionsReading graphs and financial charts

Quick thinking Conceptual abilityGroup cohesionPresentation ability/ public speakingUnderstanding computer technologiesDetail oriented

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Actuarial Sciences

Financial Analyst

Business Consultant

Transactional Service Representative Video Coordinator

Graduate School for math or finance Financial management programSales RepresentativeAnalytics Practitioner AnalystBusiness Advisor

CareersSlide13

Story Musgrave: astronaut

James Goodnight: SAS CEO

Charles Simonyi: programmer

Famous PeopleSlide14

The total number of alumni that studied mathematical business is not listed but around 2,500 alumni work in finance.

LinkedInSlide15

This major sets you up for any career you want in finance/ technology consulting. I would have been more interested but I do not think I could take all of the math courses required.

InterestSlide16

Mystery Major

Employer name

Job title

LocationKIPP DC

Team TeacherWashington, DCRose's AcademyTeacherTallahassee, FLFloral Street Elementary School

Teacher

Shrewsbury, MA

Endeavor Charter School

Kindergarten Teacher

Wake Forest, NC

Lesley UniversityGraduate StudentBoston, MASlide17

To be better-educated, better-prepared teachers.

In order to help children learn and grow and to make a contribution to society.

In order to have a sense of commitment to the community or the nation, an intellectual fascination with a particular discipline such as math or history, or that they have been inspired by one of their own teachers.

In order to have a deep commitment to having a positive impact on the lives of children.

Can make a difference in the world, and the challenges and rewards for educators have never been greater. Explore MajorSlide18

What skills are developed within this major?

Skills developed within this major include: Patience; Organizational skills; Ability to think on your feet; Motivational skills; Comfortable in a group setting; Public speaking skills; Supervising and directing; Creativity; Evaluating and interpreting the work of students; Dependable; and ability to work with little supervision.

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Academic Teacher

Athletic Coach

Child Life Specialist

Educational Materials Coordinator

Executive TrainerGrant WriterPrincipalProfessor

Religious Education Coordinator

School Administrator

School Counselor

School Media Specialist

CareersSlide20

Interesting FactsSlide21

Use the field of study to search, I found there are 608 LinkedIn connections studied Education in Wake Forest University.

LinkedIn groups/connectionsSlide22

After learning more about this major I drafted, I have less interested in this major because when I know more about this major, I don’t find anything make me excited or want to do in the future.

Interesting LevelSlide23

Mystery Major

Employer

Position Title

LocationA-Bar-A RanchSummer StaffEncampment, WY

Barclays Capital Investment Banking AnalystHouston, TXFinard PropertiesReal Estate BrokerBoston, MANavigant Consulting

Consultant

Washington DC

PGA

Professional Golfer

TBD

Red VenturesMarketing AnalystCharlotte, NCScholastic English SchoolTeacherShanghai, ChinaUniversity of RichmondAssistant Women's Golf CoachRichmond, VAVail ResortsSki GuideVail, COSlide24

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rovides an understanding of financial decisions made by corporations and how capital markets work

Value cash flows and assets, analyze the financial performance of firms, determine strategies to enhance the value of the firm, analyze portfolios, value financial securities, and understand domestic and international capital markets.

Prepares students for careers in corporate finance and financial services. Financial services includes portfolio management, investment banking and commercial banking, and financial consulting. Emphasizes an in-depth concentration in finance, supported by applied statistics and accounting beyond the introductory level, which is critical in a global environment. The Finance major is also one of the gateway majors to the one-year Master of Science in Accountancy degree.

Integration of financial economics, accounting and applied statistics to provide students a framework with which to understand a complex financial landscape. ExploreSlide25

Communication (oral and written)

Analytical skills; Data analysis

Technical skills

Financial modelingAccuracy

Interpersonal skillsDecision-makingCritical thinkingQuantitative and qualitative skills.

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Investment Banking

Sales and Trading

Wealth Management

ConsultingPrivate Equity

UnderwritingInsuranceReal EstateHedge FundsProfessor

Government

Financial Advisor

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The total number of alumni that studied finance is not listed but around 2,500 alumni work in finance.

LinkedInSlide29

Low

Level of Interest