Career Paths
Graduates of the Master's Program in Finance are well qualified for any position that requires advanced analytical skills, thoughtful decision-making and effective communication. Building on the strengths of Claremont McKenna College in economics, finance and accounting, it is anticipated that graduate students will join leading public and private institutions on a fast-track to leadership and management positions in various sectors of the financial services industry, corporate finance and consulting. In particular, graduates of this Program are well prepared to excel in:
- Asset Management
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Banking
- Consulting
- Corporate Banking
- Financial Planning
- Fund Management
- Investment Banking
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Banking
- Private Equity
- Private Wealth Management
- Ratings
- Real Estate
- Risk Management
- Sales and Trading
- Valuation
- Venture Capital
Additionally, the Robert Day School recognizes that the advanced leadership and finance skills of the graduate students can contribute to a variety of arenas outside the financial services industry. As a result, the Director of External Relations will work individually with each graduate student to meet every aspect of their employment goal.
RDS maintains connections with the following organizations that have previously employed students:
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Investment Banking and Trading Banc of America Securities Consulting Analysis Group Asset Management & Hedge Funds Cambridge Associates |
Accounting Deloitte & Touche Nonprofit/Government Central Intelligence Agency Corporations American Express |



