Careers in Finance, Security Analysis, and Portfolio Management

In today's investment climate, being able to prove you have advanced investment and financial knowledge can be an extremely powerful differentiator whether you are looking for a new position or hope to advance within your organization. The curriculum of Creighton's online Master of Science in Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management is designed around all three levels of the challenging CFA® program. Even though the MSAPM program is built around the CFA® curriculum, there is no requirement that students pursue this designation concurrently or ever—so even if you don't plan on taking the tests you'll graduate with a valuable master's degree and the in-depth expertise necessary to thrive in this competitive and risky field. The MSAPM is a high-quality, practitioner-oriented master's degree program in finance that provides the extensive knowledge required of savvy investment professionals.

Wages in this area of finance can be high, but will vary based upon factors such as experience, location, and demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wages for financial managers in May 2008 was $99,330, with those in securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage earning a median annual wage of $134,940 during the same period.1

In the area of securities, commodities, and other investments, jobs are expected to grow by 12% from 2008 to 2018, but job competition will be fierce. 2 An advanced degree such as the Master's in Security Analysis & Portfolio Management can help differentiate you from other job-seekers.

Examples of job titles in this area include:

  • Private Client Wealth Manager
  • Hedge Fund Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Investment Operations Analyst
  • Hedge Fund Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Equity Analyst
  • Chief Investment Officer
  • Equity Strategist
  • Fixed Income Strategist

Find out more about the career opportunities an M.S. in Security Analysis & Portfolio Management from Creighton University can help bring you: REQUEST MORE INFORMATION or call 866.717.6365 to speak with an Admissions Representative.

1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 7/21/10,http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos010.htm

2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 7/21/10,http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs029.htm