Your Future in Finance

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.

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Get the advanced skills employers want
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We teach specific skill sets like Python for finance, asset pricing, portfolio management, and financial analysis, among others, to give our students a competitive edge in the market. At the USD School of Business, you'll receive practical, hands-on experience you can immediately apply in your career.

Take the next step in your financial career
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79% of graduates from USD’s STEM-designated Master’s in Finance program accept jobs within 6 months of graduating. 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.

EARN YOUR MASTER'S IN LESS THAN A YEAR

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In just 10 months, our STEM-designated program 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.

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