--- title: Knauss School of Business - Master’s in Finance Career Guide | USD description: With an MSF, you’ll have all the tools you need to begin a successful career in finance. Explore what career paths an MSF holder can choose from. --- [![University of San Diego School of Business logo](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/SB/sob-landing-pages/images/ksb%20two-tone%20logo-1.png)](https://www.sandiego.edu/business/) - [Download Resource](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-career-guide#downloadResource) - [Additional Resources](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-career-guide#additionalResources) - [Fast Facts](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-career-guide#six-fast-facts) - [Student Spotlight](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-career-guide#student-spotlight) - [Schedule a Meeting](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-career-guide#schedule-a-meeting) MENU ##### Master's in finance career guide # Your Future in Finance #### Career Paths and Progression ![MSF Awareness eBook thumbnail](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/MSF%20Awareness%20eBook%20thumbnail.png) #### Finance Careers by the Numbers ![Employment Opportunities in Finance](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/US%20Bureau-1.jpg) ###### Master's in finance ## STEM-Designated Master’s in Finance Explore what a career in finance looks like in this guide—the various career areas and the many paths a financial professional could take. What skills do you need to work in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? Are there any jobs in finance better suited for extroverts? And what are your career options if you love the idea of investment banking, but don't love the hours? In addition to the deep dive on potential career paths, you'll learn how a master's in finance gives you a competitive edge during your job search *and* helps prepare you for all the financial industry has to offer. [Download the Guide](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-career-guide#banner) ## Additional Resources #### [![MSF Consideration eBook Thumbnail](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/MSF%20Consideration%20eBook%20Thumbnail.png) Become a Finance Expert: Master's in Finance Curriculum Guide Explore the MS Finance curriculum and cohort outcome statistics in this curriculum guide to gain a comprehensive understanding of the program at the Knauss School of Business.](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/masters-in-finance-curriculum-guide?hsLang=en) #### [![MSF Decision eBook Thumbnail](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/MSF%20Decision%20eBook%20Thumbnail.png) MSF Application Checklist   Your one-stop shop for applying to the Master's in Finance program at the Knauss School of Business. 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You can find University of San Diego School of Business alumni in major companies across the country, like Deloitte, Meketa Investment Group, and Thermo Fisher. ##### ![guy at laptop icon](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hubfs/SOB/sob-landing-pages/images/guy%20at%20laptop%20icon.svg) ##### **EARN YOUR MASTER'S IN LESS THAN A YEAR** ##### **\_\_\_\_** In just 10 months, [our STEM-designated program](https://www.sandiego.edu/business/graduate/ms-finance/) will prepare you to take the first two levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam—the most recognized and respected financial designation in the world. ###### Student Spotlight ## What Our Students Are Saying ![Susie Su](https://businessresources.sandiego.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Susie%20Su.jpg?width=200&name=Susie%20Su.jpg) ### Susie Su '21 “I majored in Finance as an undergraduate, so I heard about the MSF program quite often from the professors and previous students. 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