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Finance is the field involved with the management of funds in our economic system.
Because financial managers deal with other people's money, finance is a career choice for individuals who enjoy working with people and who desire challenging assignments. Advances in computer technology have made the subject of finance more rigorous and analytical. As a result, individuals who study finance must possess a knowledge of statistical and quantitative methods, systems analysis, and computer applications in addition to finance and accounting skills. Financial managers engage in many activities designed to ensure the efficient utilization of an organization's or an individual's capital resources. Oregon State University's emphasis is on institutional finance, which includes careers in banking, brokerage, insurance, and other financial fields.