<p>Mnomno, absent your daughter having developed a strong passion for a particular field of study, IMO your advice is very sensible. An engineering degree can serve as a launching pad for many and varied careers. She will learn to think rigorously, to solve complex and difficult problems, and to design and make things. It also serves as a good background for entry level consulting and investment banking jobs. </p>
<p>The primary role of an investment bank is to connect sources of capital (pension funds, mutual funds, alternative investment funds and wealthy individuals) with users of capital (primarily corporations and governments) through the issuance, selling and trading of stocks and bonds. Investment banks also support the reshaping of industries by providing advice related to the merging, purchase and sale of companies.</p>