Finance

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Note: Additional training and education may be required.

At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.

Knowledge of the ways in which global economic situations can change options/circumstances and the implications these variables can have on financial planning and decision making.
The skills to analyze business and financial risk and evaluate investments options using mathematical and numerical models.
The ability to synthesize and analyze business/financial options including financial components, resources, market trends, business requirements and new opportunities.
An understanding of how to effectively forecast/explain trends using financial/economic factors.
The skills to study data for the purpose of establishing causes and effect or co-relational relationships.
Knowledge of how to construct systems and models to simulate situations for planning/analysis

Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or
encouraging others for team success.
Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and
completing tasks.
Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Explain information, ideas and opinions professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
Prepare effective, interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.