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California State University Northridge
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Bachelors
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Finance | Financial Planning
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Business and Administration
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Finance Program

The Finance program at California State University Northridge (CSUN) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in financial theory and practice. By studying finance, students will learn to make prudent financial decisions for individuals and organizations, analyze financial data, manage investments, and give data-driven advice.


Why Study Finance?

Studying finance at CSUN will help students develop skills in managing money and investments. They will learn how to interpret financial data, manage investments, and follow financial markets. With a degree in finance, students will be prepared for a wide range of careers in business or government. Graduates who study finance receive among the highest average starting salaries of business graduates.


Why Study Finance at CSUN?

CSUN offers three finance options for the Business Administration degree:


  • The financial analysis option provides a general education in financial theory and practice.
  • The financial planning option prepares students for a career as a personal financial planner.
  • The risk management and insurance option prepares students for a career in these fields.

BSBA Advantage

The three finance options are part of the ten Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree options at Nazarian College. BSBA programs differ from other business degrees by emphasizing math and analytical skills. The BSBA option prepares students to address complex business problems, giving them an advantage in any competitive job market.


AACSB Accredited

The David Nazarian College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest standard in business and management education. Only 25 percent of business schools nationwide and 5 percent of business schools worldwide receive this distinction.


Bigger and Better

CSUN is one of the largest business schools in the country, with 7,000 students and an alumni network of more than 50,000. Students will have access to more resources, world-class faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities.


What You'll Learn

All Finance students start with a common business core curriculum to learn the fundamentals of the business world. They will also complete a senior capstone project that is the culmination of their degree.


Financial Analysis

Students will learn about how to analyze trends and solve financial problems in corporate settings. They will learn computer software to perform quantitative analysis of corporate finance and investments. Students will also be able to choose from a variety of finance electives to round out their education.


Financial Planning

Students will prepare for a career as a financial planner. Their core classes will cover the principles of insurance, retirement planning, and financial theory. They will learn about:


  • The different types of insurance
  • Public and private benefit and retirement plans
  • Retirement planning for individuals
  • Financial planning theory and practice
  • Income tax and estate planning

Risk Management and Insurance

Students will be prepared to work in the field of insurance. Their core classes will prepare them for their future career by teaching them about the principles of insurance, corporate finance, and risk management. They will learn about:


  • The economics of insurance
  • Corporate financial policies
  • Mitigating risks in firms and self-insurance mechanisms
  • Life and health insurance

Careers & Outcomes

Finance option graduates go on to work in a variety of businesses or government departments. Employers of recent alumni include:


  • Goldman Sachs
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Farmers Insurance
  • Liberty Mutual
  • UBS
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Ares Management

Common career paths for Finance graduates include:


  • Investment banking and management
  • Private equity
  • Corporate finance
  • Certified financial planner
  • Wealth manager
  • Claims representative (adjuster)
  • Risk manager
  • Sales (agency/brokerage)

Admission to the Pre-Finance Major

The finance options are impacted programs, which means that admission is restricted. Students may initially declare an option in Pre-Finance while working to satisfy supplemental criteria.


Business Honors Program

High-achieving Finance majors may be eligible for the Business Honors Program (BHP). BHP students have access to scholarship opportunities, selective courses, mentorships, priority registration, and much more.


Student Community

Students can find peer support and professional development opportunities with student-run organizations. The CSUN Student Finance Association offers skills workshops, case competitions, and career guidance. The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting hosts networking events to showcase career opportunities.


Explore Related Programs

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  • Accountancy (Major)
  • Marketing (Major)
  • Economics (Major)
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