Editor’s note: This article was first published in October 2010, as a 2010 forecast of which finance-related jobs would be in demand. The roles and master’s programmes it suggests reflect that time.
Jobs in economics and finance are changing too. Below are the most in-demand professions with a future for people who love finance, since in times like these companies need a different kind of professional. I’d like to point out that, even though we don’t mention it (we take it for granted that everyone knows), any profession will require a solid command of new technologies and languages.
In-demand jobs with a future in economics and finance
1. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) expert: You’ll be in charge of the company’s social commitments, such as working with NGOs, transparent reporting and so on. You could study a master’s in environmental and CSR project management.
2. Online brand positioning specialist: The role of brand expert is no longer just a job for marketing graduates. Marketing and finance now go hand in hand, and companies are looking for someone who is an expert in online marketing, which is where a company needs to have a presence. You could study advertising or take a master’s in advertising.
3. Corporate cultural manager: Your job will be to develop projects based on your cultural context, such as the economic revitalization of areas, tourism initiatives and so on. You could take a master’s in cultural engineering.
4. Entertainment company director: You’ll need to have or acquire management skills in the world of television, film, the internet or video games. You could take a master’s in entertainment business management.
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