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What kind of degree do I need to get into banking,investments,financial analyst,or management?

Ok I start college june 3rd I am going to get my Associates degree in Business management. I want to take the right classes so one day I can get into one of the following. banking,investments,management,financial analyst. can someone suggest the degrees or path I should take to get into one of those fields. Also if anyone knows starting salary's for those fields can you please let me know.

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1. there is banking and there is accounting , ususally after doing your b.s. it is recommended to do your MBA. train well in summers and the salary depends where r u going , mult-national corporations pay accountants really good salaries.
2. At least a bachleors degree in business or finance. To get into banking (other than a teller) or investments you will need at least an insurance licence (many banks and investment firms sell annuties) or a series 6 securities license (for mutual funds) or a series 7 securities license for stocks. Many investment firms will provide training classes usually free of charge. If you agree to work for them
3. Highly HIGHLY unlikely you will be able to break into any of those field with an associates degree. You will want to focus on eventually getting a BS in Finance at least. Take classes on things like Statistics, Economics, Asset Valuation, Finance. No one really cares about the marketing or business management classes you take as an undergrad. **The guy above me is mistaken, I have never heard of anyone in investment banking or trading who goes and gets their insurance license or a series 6....It's generally the Series 7 and 53 which are licenses to sell equities and munis. Both require that a company sponsor you before you can even take them.