The financial management emphasis provides students with the skills needed to succeed in careers in financial management. The business community has affirmed that students need skills in both the accounting and finance areas. The financial management specialty incorporates knowledge of corporate financial management, financial institutions and markets, investments, financial accounting and managerial accounting, accounting information systems and information technology. Career opportunities include corporate financial management, finance/accounting positions with financial institutions and accounting positions that are not CPA-track. The specialization provides a solid finance and accounting background for other business positions as well.