The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Finance, a STEM approved program, prepares students for careers in the ever-changing financial industry. Changes in the investment industry and the financial markets require well-trained financial professionals to make value-enhancing decisions as information becomes available and the business environment changes. Finance students are prepared for careers in private industry and government in such areas as banking, brokerage, individual and institutional investments, insurance, financial analysis and planning, portfolio management and more. Several courses have integrated the CFA ® curriculum as provided by CFA Institute and are based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA ® Program. Topics in these courses assist students in preparation for the CFA ® exam.* The College offers state-of-the-art resources such as the Huizenga Family Foundation Trading Center, providing Bloomberg Professional™ real-time trading information and hands-on financial management experience.