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.
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.
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.
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.
“I majored in Finance as an undergraduate, so I heard about the MSF program quite often from the professors and previous students. What I like most about the program is the class size and the networking opportunities it provides. The classes are small, so it’s easy to get to know your classmates. And it’s easier for the professors to get to know the students better, too. As for the networking events, USD provides a lot of them, so students can get to know more about the industry. Alumni are always eager to share their experiences, too.
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