Students are strongly advised to choose one of the following advisory tracks and select as many courses as possible from that track in order to complete the 18 hour requirement for the concentration. Students encouraged to consult with faculty advisors when selecting courses. International Financial Management Insurance and Financial Services Advisory Track Insurance is a dynamic and growing industry with a variety of career opportunities available to graduating Finance students in the areas of underwriting, claims adjusting, actuarial analysis, securities analysis, financial planning, and marketing. The Department of Finance offers a series of courses that provide the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry level positions in financial management. Positions in financial management generally involve compiling and analyzing financial data and then making decisions.
Positions are available in almost all industries.
Advisory Track Major employers of our investments and personal financial planning graduates include stock brokerage firms, insurance companies, companies specializing in retirement planning and financial institutions. Many individuals are also employed as independent financial planners. The real estate industry in Southern California is probably the most dynamic in the country. There are many traditional and innovative firms seeking candidates who are interested in property management, property development, commercial brokerage, real estate finance and residential sales. Since banks are doing business differently than they have in the past, they need a different type of individual.