Group 3:
Nariman, Hayden, Prince,
Donavan, Arsen, Jason,
Vanesa
“Finance is the study and discipline of money, currency and capital assets.”
Finance is a very broad term
 As simple as calculating how much
money you made at your lemonade
stand
 As complex as constructing financial
models to predict a 5-year
performance outlook of a Fortune
500 company.
Our definition of finance
is the study and
management of money
and its related financial
processes.
 What things are related to Finance?
Arsen Margaryan
 Insurance
 Advising
 Banking
 Corporate Finance
Hayden Cody
Commercial Banker
Financial Advisor
Insurance Agent
Financial Analyst
Chief Financial Officer
Ami Prince Igiraneza
 Firms looking for you :
• Goldman Sachs
• Bank of America
• American Express
• Capital One
 LinkedIn available jobs for keywords "Financial Analysis"
Los Angeles County: 31,505
California: 60,917
Nation: 415,124
Vanesa Hernandez
Professor and Department Chair, Dr. Zhou Interview
1)Do you have a degree in Finance ?
"Yes, Ph.D. in Financial Economics."
2)Why did you choose Finance?
"It fits my skill set and helps me manage money."
3)Are you enjoying the Finance field?
"Yes"
4)Pros of your financial degree?
"It helps individuals to manage their investments (money) and prepare for a better
future"
5)
Financial Analysis
 FIN 355 Corporate
Finance (3)
 FIN 359 Quantative
Finance (3)
Financial Planning
• FIN 440 Retirement
Planning and
Employee Benefits
(3)
• FIN 442 Theory and
Practice of Financial
Planning (3)
• FIN 446 Income Tax
and Estate Planning
(3)
Risk Management
and Insurance
• FIN 431 Risk
Management (3)
• FIN 434 Life and
Health Insurance
(3)
• FIN 495-C
Seminar in
Insurance (3)
Jason Diaz
Risk Management and
Insurance
Financial Analysis
 Analyzes Data Regarding:
Financial Planning
•
 Investments
 Market Performance
 Detailed Analysis:
•
Plans For:
•
Individuals
•
Organizations
Plans Out:
•
Budgeting
 Profitability, Earnings,
•
Investing
Sales, Revenue, and
•
Saving and
Outstanding Debt
•
Retirement Plans
•
Focuses On:
•
Risk Evaluation
•
Liabilities/Credit
•
Financing
Their Goal:
•
Risk Management
•
Risk Assessment
•
Risk Treatment
Jason Diaz
Many finical fields require additional certifications outside of college education. (SOA, CFP,
CFA, CAIA)
The length of education for Finance is 4 years (Bachelors) with some jobs recommending 6
years(Masters).
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics finance jobs are projected to grow 7% in the next
ten years. (faster than related fields)
Average salary according to BLS is 76,570. Compared to the national average of just
45,760.
Average working week 50-70
Nariman Maloo
You can expect a stable income
(50k- 160k per year)
Work for a wide range of
employers
Master skills that prepare you
for real job responsibilities
( data analytics, risk
management, and investment
strategy)
You can work in any field
Donavan Iwuagwu
 “Business and Financial Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 8 Sept. 2022, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm.
 Summary Occupational Guide,
https://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/OccGuides/Summary.aspx?Soccode=132051&Geography=0604000073.
 “Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance.” Business Administration, B.S. - Risk Management and Insurance, California State
University Northridge, https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/fin/programs/bs-business-administration-viii/risk-management-andinsurance/.
“Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance.” Business Administration, B.S. - Financial Planning, California State University Northridge,
https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/fin/programs/bs-business-administration-vii/financial-planning/.
“Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance.” Business Administration, B.S. - Financial Analysis, California State University Northridge,
https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/fin/programs/bs-business-administration-vi/financial-analysis/.
"Careers in Finance"