It could be possible to become a financial analyst with a biology degree if you went to a top Ivy League school and got excellent grades. Though it is becoming less common, investment banks will hire students from top universities with any major or degree, including biology. A much more common path is to take a business degree and or specialized training like CFI’s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) program.
Below is a break down of subject weightings in the FMVA® financial analyst program. As you can see there is a heavy focus on financial modeling, finance, Excel, business valuation, budgeting/forecasting, PowerPoint presentations, accounting and business strategy.
A well rounded financial analyst possesses all of the above skills!
CFI is the global institution behind the financial modeling and valuation analyst FMVA® Designation. CFI is on a mission to enable anyone to be a great financial analyst and have a great career path. In order to help you advance your career, CFI has compiled many resources to assist you along the path.
In order to become a great financial analyst, here are some more questions and answers for you to discover:
