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Finance and Related Studies is a degree category that consists of the following common degrees:
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In very simple terms, the finance field is about helping businesses, organizations, and individuals make money. Degree programs in finance, therefore, teach students about investing, financial and estate planning, risk management, interest rates, insurance, and taxes. Their objective is to produce graduates who are ready to help both commercial and retail clients reach their short- and long- term financial goals.
Typical coursework for finance students includes:
- Accounting and Statistics for Financial Analysis
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Investments
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Financial Management
- International Finance