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Description of Major
This major educates students about money management in business and nonprofit organizations, focusing on critical decision making. The College of Business has focus concentrations instead of majors that are paired with one of eight integral areas.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for finance graduates, including:
| Accountant | Actuary |
| Appraiser | Audit Manager |
| Auditor | Bank Examiner |
| Bank Manager | Bookkeeper |
| Budget Analyst | Business Manager |
| Capital Budgeting Analyst | Cash Manager |
| Claim Adjuster/Examiner | Commodities Trader |
| Corporate Services Representative | Credit Analyst |
| Credit Manger | Currency Trader |
| Data Processing Auditor | External Auditor |
| Finance Writer | Financial Analyst |
| Financial Consultant | Financial Economist |
| Financial Officer | Financial Planner |
| Foreign Exchange Trader | Fundraiser |
| Government Official | Industrial/Institutional Buyer |
| Insurance Agent | Internal Revenue Agent |
| International Trade Specialist | Inventory Control Specialist |
| Investment Banker | Investment Researcher |
| Investor Relations Professional | Loan Officer |
| Management Consultant | Market Research Analyst |
| Materials Manager | Mergers/Acquisitions Manager |
| Money Desk Manager | Mutual Fund Trader |
| Operations Manager | Payroll Manager |
| Pension Fund Manager | Portfolio Manager |
| Property Manger | Purchasing Agent |
| Rate Analyst | Real Estate Developer |
| Retirement Planner | Sales Analyst |
| Securities Analyst | Securities Trader |
| Stock Broker | Treasury Analyst |
| Treasury Management Specialist | Trust Officer |
| Underwriter |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
Society for Financial Studies
American Finance Association
Association of Financial Professionals
Financial Planning Association
UC College of Business