Finance
Department
Finance Department
SSE-3428 |
619-594-5323
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[email protected]
Monday – Friday:
8am – 4:30pm
We create value for our students, the business community, and the University through teaching, research, and service.
The department of finance at San Diego State University offers undergraduate degree programs in the areas of finance, financial services and real estate. Graduate students can earn MBAs with specialization in finance, as well as an MSBA in financial and tax planning. Career opportunities for finance graduates include positions with business and nonprofit organizations in financial management, protection of assets, client services, evaluation and selection of securities for investment portfolios and loan management, financial and estate planning along with wealth management, and real estate services, development and property management.
Career Opportunities
Finance graduates' career opportunities are quite diverse but include positions with business corporations and nonprofit organizations with responsibilities in financial management, administration of funds, protection of assets, tax administration, and investor relations; brokerages and investment companies with responsibilities in counseling clients, marketing financial services, evaluating and selection of securities for investment portfolios; and financial institutions with responsibilities in loan production, marketing financial services, and building client relations.
Financial services graduates pursue careers with financial services companies or as sole proprietors. Financial services professionals have a variety of responsibilities, including financial management, personal financial planning, and sales. This track is the most appropriate for those seeking the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
Real estate graduates pursue careers with mortgage, property management, real estate appraisal, brokerage, leasing, and real estate development companies. In addition, opportunities exist within financial services firms in real-estate-related activities. Responsibilities include decision making involving real estate and land market analysis.
Research & Engagement
Finance Department Faculty Directory
SSE-3314
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International Business Financial ManagementEBA-337E
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Finance (Literacy) Real Estate Finance (Institutions)Interests
Finance (Regulations) Corporate Finance Management (Financial Institutions) Business (Mergers & Acquisitions)EBA-327
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Investments Finance Investments (Portfolio Management)SSE-3118
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Finance (Banking) Corporate Finance Real Estate (Finance) Financial ManagementSSE-3400
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Communications (Telecommunications) IT (Cybersecurity) Network SecuritySSE-3220
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Management (Financial Institutions) Banking Regulations Financial MarketsSSE-3402
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Investments Investments (Stock Market) Investments (Stock Valuation)SSE-3410
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Investments (Stock Options) Finance (Modeling) Empirical Asset Pricing Investments (Fixed Income Markets)SSE-3412
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Entrepreneurship International FinanceSSE-3308
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Insurance Finance (Personal) InvestementsSSE-3304
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Corporate Debt Finance (Management) Management (Financial Institutions)SSE-3316
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Real Estate Real Estate (Residential) Real Estate (Transactions)Interests
Investments (Stock Market) Investments (Mutual Funds) Finance (Personal) AnnuitiesEdward Pierzak, Ph.D.
Finance Department
SSE-3356
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Real Estate (Transactions) Real EstateEBA-337C
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Economics (International) Corporate FinanceEBA-325
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Business (Law) Real Estate (Zoning and Permits) Real Estate (Land Development)SSE-3373
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Real Estate Finance Real Estate (Residential) Real Estate (Valuation)Stephanie Smith
Administrative Support Coordinator
Finance Department,Management Department,Marketing Department
SSE-2411
SSE-3124
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Finance (Management) Business (Mergers & Acquisitions) Finance (Venture Capital)SSE-3401
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Finance (Personal) Investments Investments (Mutual Funds)SSE-3371