Sales & Marketing

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It is a difficult task to compare the two as each offers a promising career. The big debate is not which one is better; rather it should be what the aptitude of the candidate is? People who have an eye for detail and are numerically-oriented can go for MBA Finance, while those who have excellent communication skills and have an outgoing personality are suited to a career in Marketing. Essential traits required for either field are:
For Finance- Quantitative skills, financial skills, Understanding of accounting and financial management principles, Analytical skills
For Marketing- Strategic thinking, Tolerance for ambiguity, Flexibility, Creativity, Research skills, Presentation skills and Passion. Opportunities for the two are present in:
For Finance- Banks, Financial Consultancies, Investment Banking, Institutional Finance, Merchant Banking, Corporate Finance
For Marketing- This being an integral part of any organisation, opens job avenues across industries right from education to media to F&B industry. Following Job Titles are offered:
For Finance- Credit Risk Management Analyst, Financial Research Analyst, Personal Financial Advisory, Portfolio Manager, Budget Analyst, Administrators, Accountants and Chief Financial Officer
For Marketing- Marketing Manager, Branding Specialist, Advertising Executive, Public Relations Specialist, New Product Manager and Marketing Analyst
Salary prospects:
Earnings vary according to the industry segment one is working in. However, broad pay packages are Rs. 25,000-Rs 50,000 per month (entry level) and Rs. 60,000- Rs 1.2 Lacs per month (middle level). At senior level, sky is the limit. Thus, both the fields have a great scope. You should choose the one that appeals to you, and goes along with your set of skills. In the end, both the fields are about passion, hard work and conviction. https://www.shiksha.com/choosing-between-mba-finance-mba-marketing-article-5418-1.