ABOUT
Develop your understanding of financial markets in the contemporary economy, the operation of financial institutions and the financial management of business operations. A major in financial management will prepare you for a career in banking, corporate financial management, financial planning and services, insurance and real estate. Our students learn the financial language of business and how to assess, measure and report on the profitability and financial health of an organization. Governments of all levels also employ finance graduates in many of their divisions and many of our students continue their studies in graduate or law school. A Bachelor of Science in financial management from Clemson will give you the necessary skills to gather, analyze and communicate financial data as required for a successful career within the discipline.
FAST FACTS
- On the Clemson admissions application, you'll apply as a pre-business major.
- Our graduates are highly recruited within the Southeast. Our national reputation allows us to assist students who wish to obtain positions outside of the region.
- Our faculty are active in helping students find internships and permanent placement.
- You'll have the chance to interact with finance professionals through active student organizations, internships, seminars and events that bring financial leaders to campus.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
All students interested in Clemson’s financial management degree must first complete a pre-business core curriculum with a 2.0 GPR in order to move into the upper-level degree classes. On the Clemson admissions application, you’ll apply as a pre-business major.
Once that pre-business curriculum is completed, your classes will cover a broad range of subjects, but will emphasize technical and communication skills. You'll have the flexibility to tailor courses to your needs by choosing emphasis areas that will enhance career preparation in specific areas of finance. We offer four emphasis areas, so you’ll be able to focus your studies on a financial topic that interests you the most.
Financial Planning Emphasis: Learn how to determine whether and how an individual can meet their goals through the use and management of financial resources. Once you complete a specific set of courses, you’ll be eligible to sit for the certified financial planner (CFP) examination.
Real Estate Emphasis: Discover how to provide analysis and advice on the acquisition, sale, or management of both commercial and residential real estate.
Corporate Finance Emphasis: Learn how to be an analyst responsible for capital investment valuation, financing analyses, financial forecasting, business performance and assessment or reporting.
Financial Services Emphasis: To prepare you for your career, you'll be armed with the analysis and sales skills needed for involvement in analysis, management or sales within a bank or investment company.
Curriculum
Popular Minors
- Accounting
- Legal Studies
- Management Information Systems
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Similar Majors
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Accounting (B.S.)
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Economics (B.S./B.A.)
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Management (B.S.)
EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
As a financial management student, you’ll graduate with a strong professional focus, and you’ll have numerous opportunities to engage with finance professionals, peers with similar interests and faculty who can help guide you toward the best career path for your interests and talents.
AFTER GRADUATION
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It's about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of our most recent students.
WHERE OUR RECENT GRADUATES HAVE GONE
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- 41-100%
- 21-40%
- 11-20%
- 0-10%
RECENT EMPLOYERS
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Global Risk Analyst
Bank of America
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Investment Analyst
SunTrust Bank
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Credit Analyst
TD Bank
RECENT POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
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MPAcc
Clemson University
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MPAcc
University of Texas
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MAcc
University of Georgia
COMMON CAREER AREAS
- Corporate and Investment Banking
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Management
- Real Estate
- Risk Management
- Banking
- Commercial Lending
- Originations and Packaging
- Operations
- Credit Scoring and Risk Management
- Insurance and Real Estate
- Claims Analysis
- Appraisals
- Property Management
- Personal Financial Planning
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Operations
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Banking
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Trading
- Investments
- Analysis
- Trading
- Portfolio Management
Used with permission from the University of Tennessee.
FIND OUT MORE
Have more questions or want more information? Fill out the form below, which goes directly to the following department contact. If you’d also like to receive general University information from Clemson’s admissions office, please follow the link to the right and sign up to join our mailing list.
Joshua Harris
Academic Adviser
jwharri@clemson.edu