Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Business Administration: Finance Option] From California State University

The Finance option provides an understanding of the role of finance in the corporate and international environment and an understanding of investments at both the corporate and personal level. This option provides an understanding of the role of finance in a business context, including the development of a comprehension of business ethics.The Department of Finance offers two concentrations, financial management and investments.

The Department provides its majors an opportunity to participate in its Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), an academic year, honors-type, program in which students manage a real-dollar investment portfolio. Faculty in the department are engaged in an eclectic array of scholarly endeavors in the disciplines of both finance and law. More than 600 students major in finance.

Career Possibilities

• Financial Analyst

• Bank Manager

• Credit Manager

• Securities Broker

• Securities Company Manager

• Securities Analyst

• Real Estate Agent

• Property Manager