Finance

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This page and the associated resources are a starting point for exploring Finance careers and developing the skills commonly needed for roles within the field.

Interviewing – Practice Makes Progress

Published on February 27, 2023

I work with a lot of students who spend hours and hours on their job application materials (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc.) all with the goal of landing an interview. Then they land an interview and panic because they …

By Jessica Best (she/her)
Jessica Best (she/her) Director, Career Strategy
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1.61 vs 0.95 vs 0.77

Published on February 20, 2023

NACE is an association that does a lot of research on higher education student careers. Their most recent survey results show that “those who have done a paid internship receive an average of 1.61 job offers compared to 0.95 job …

By Gene Rhee
Gene Rhee Executive Director
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BizPaths Internship Edition Recap

Published on February 1, 2023

On January 27, Mohr Career Services hosted three panels composed of current students, recent alumni, and recruiters to talk about internships–why they’re important, how to get them, what to expect, and how to make the most of them.

If you …

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Jessica Best (she/her) Director, Career Strategy
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Virtual Panel – BizPaths Internship Edition 1/27/23

Published on January 20, 2023

Hear from current Lundquist College of Business students and recent alumni about their internship experiences. Learn about the types of internships available, how to get them, how to make the most of them, and what they lead to.

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By Keith Dussell
Keith Dussell Associate Director, Administrative Services
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UO Portland Internship Experience

Published on January 11, 2023

The Portland Internship Experience connects undergraduate UO students with a select group of Portland-based small businesses, nonprofits, and community and educational organizations. Students will receive a $5,000 philanthropically funded stipend from the UO, which will support their participation in an …

By JD Van Alstyne (he/him)
JD Van Alstyne (he/him) Instructor of Management
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Gain Experience and Develop Skills, Finance

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Christine Ohlson

Alumni
  • London, England
  • Head of Pillar 2 Reporting, Wealth Management Schroders
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Marilyn Kun, MBA

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Director, Corporate Partnerships and Programs NAIA - National Animal Interest Alliance
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Jennifer Keenan

Alumni
  • United States, MI
  • Owner & Investor ZI
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Adam Ohlson

Alumni
  • London, UK
  • Director, EMEA MTI - Mobile Technologies Inc.
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Grace Chang

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Relationship Manager, Affordable Housing Umpqua Bank
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Seth Revoal

Alumni
  • Eugene, OR
  • Partner & CMO Revolution Design Group
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Karin Wandtke

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Owner McDonald Jacobs
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Devon Nevius

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • CEO Upward Technology
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Financial Analysis: Analyzing the Bottom Line with Excel

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Learn how to analyze the bottom line (or profitability) of your company and identify areas of under- or overperformance with…

Leverage AI in Data Analytics: From Automation to Storytelling

Taught by Alex Freberg
Learn how AI is transforming the field of data analysis. Instructor Alex Freberg gets started by comparing traditional analysis methods…

Learning Everyday Math

Taught by Vince Kotchian
This course explains essential math concepts in clear language, using real-world problems that will help learners of all levels feel…

Managing Conversions Between Adobe CC and Microsoft Office

Taught by Anne-Marie Concepción
Need to share assets between the Adobe and Microsoft suites? When it comes to Creative Cloud and Office, the exchange…

LP/w Design Studio, Interior and Graphic Design

Taught by LP/w Design Studios
Libby and Patrick Castro’s marriage is the bedrock of their business, LP/w Design Studios. In this short film, the two…

Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards

Taught by Doug Rose
Agile teams need a lightweight way to report their progress. Agile reports should be simple and easy to read, and…

Financial Wellness for Couples and Families

Taught by Amanda Clayman
Unlike learning how to ride a bike or swim, many of us don’t receive explicit instruction from our parents about…

Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Growing Your Freelance Business

Taught by Lauren Bacon
A great portfolio can make the difference between landing a new client and losing a sale. In this course, you’ll…

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Financial Ratios

Taught by Kay Stice
Financial ratios—such as ROI (return on investment) or ROA (return on assets)— are a valuable tool for measuring a company’s…

Personal Finance Tips and Tricks

Taught by Amanda Clayman
No matter where you are in your financial life, personal finance experts Jane Barratt and Amanda Clayman can help you…

QuickBooks: Advanced Bookkeeping Techniques

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
View Bonnie’s LinkedIn Newsletter Master tricky income, expense, and banking transactions in QuickBooks with these tips and techniques from Bonnie…

Creative Inspirations: Margo Chase, Graphic Designer

Taught by Margo Chase
Margo Chase is one of the most influential graphic designers of our time. Over the past 20 years, Margo’s highly…

Storytelling for Designers

Taught by Stacey Williams-Ng
The main goal for most design projects is to convey a message visually, in a way that hooks the viewer.…

Running a Web Design Business: Defining Your Business Structure

Taught by Martha Garzon
Sole proprietorship, general partnership, corporation, or LLC? Choosing a business structure is one of the tougher decisions web designers face…

The Making of Amsterdam Mist: The Structures

Taught by Bert Monroy
Bert Monroy creates digital paintings that fool the eye and delight the senses. And he’s been at it for over…

Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Estimating future financial performance plays a big part in the life of start-ups and corporations large and small. By looking…

Small Business Secrets

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
Are you thinking about starting a small business, freelancing, or turning a hobby into a full-time job? Or perhaps you’re…

Developing Ideas and Advertising Concepts

Taught by Craig Smallish
After landing a client, the designer’s first chore is to communicate and develop the initial idea, whether it’s a storyboard…

Running a Design Business: Pricing and Estimating

Taught by Terry Lee Stone
Do you know what to charge for your design services? Too much and you risk scaring away potential clients; too…

Running a Design Business: Designer-Client Agreements

Taught by Terry Lee Stone
As a freelance creative, you need to know how to write proposals and contracts for client-commissioned projects. Learn the basics…
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