Consulting, Finance, Operations and Entrepreneurship

No matter the function, roles within this cluster seek to apply business acumen to the art and science of offering a product or service to clients and customers. Career paths within this cluster include consulting, finance, operational roles and entrepreneurship.

Where UMD Alumni Have Worked or Interned

Info from graduation survey

Accenture, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Meta, Goldman Sachs, Google, Hamilton Place Strategies, Capital One, Advisory Board, Fannie Mae, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB)

Career options if you have a...

Business Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Consultant, HR Manager/Generalist, Employee Training Specialist, Recruiter, Client Relations Specialist, Account Manager/Executive, Investment Banking Analyst, Entrepreneur

Management Consultant, Financial Manager, Operations Management, Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur

C-level Executive, Economist, Professor, Director of Human Resources

Firsthand Career Guides

Consulting Jobs
Insurance Jobs
Economics Jobs
Investment Banking Jobs
Human Resources Jobs
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Consulting, Finance, Operations and Entrepreneurship Careers on YouTube

Economists

Training and Development Manager

Financial Analysts

Business Intelligence Analysts

Operations Research Analyst

Ways to Gain Experience

Upcoming Events

September 9, 2024

On-Campus & Part Time Jobs Meetup

The University Career Center & The President's Promise is hosting an On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meetup on Monday, September 9th, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Stamp Student Union. All UMD students are welcome to explore paid, part-time job opportunities on-campus or
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September 10, 2024

ECON Networking & Career Fair

The ECON Networking & Career Night connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in the areas of applied economics research, policy analysis, financial services, and consulting with federal government and private sector organizations throughout the DC Metro area. 
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September 12, 2024

How to Navigate Handshake

For students looking to gain a better understanding of career options, utilizing Handshake is essential for discovering opportunities and building relationships.
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Tips for Finding a Job & Internship

Recruiting timelines for finance and consulting are on accelerated timelines. You can expect to apply for an internship as early as a year in advance. Full-time hiring often will take place early in the fall prior to spring graduation. These organizations are active on campus, so pay attention to the events calendar and campus career fairs for opportunities to connect and apply.
Preparation for the consulting interviews is essential. Many consulting firms utilize the case interview, to assess your critical thinking, business acumen and communications skills. There are a wealth of resources available in addition to those organizations might offer.
Interpersonal skills are critical in these fields. Thus, while have technical knowledge and business acumen is also important, take advantage of opportunities to demonstrate leadership, hone public speaking skills and get comfortable interacting with a diverse array of people.
Stay up to date on the news and current events within these industries. The Wall Street Journal is a great resource and is free via UMD libraries. Many of the organizations are also active on LinkedIn and it is a great way to remain current.
Have a start-up idea or want support building your entrepreneurial capacity? There are variety of campus resources