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The finance major equips students for professional roles across key sectors of the financial industry, including securities, banking, insurance, real estate finance, and personal financial planning.
Since many companies operate across multiple financial sectors through subsidiaries, graduates need comprehensive knowledge of these interconnected fields. Career paths span analytical, managerial, and sales positions within financial services. Sales opportunities encompass insurance and securities, while analytical roles involve loan/security analysis and financial planning. Management positions exist across all financial sectors.
San Diego State University's finance department provides undergraduate programs in finance, financial services, and real estate. At the graduate level, students can pursue MBAs with finance specializations or an MSBA in financial and tax planning. Finance graduates find employment in business and nonprofit organizations, working in financial management, asset protection, client services, investment analysis, loan administration, wealth and estate planning, as well as real estate development and property management.