CSU Global + Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)

Yes. Eligible CFI learners and employees may be able to receive up to 21 applied transfer credits toward CSU Global’s fully online B.S. in Finance. Transfer credit depends on completed coursework, program requirements, and CSU Global’s transfer-credit review.

Select coursework from CFI’s Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®), Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP™), and Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA®) programs may align with CSU Global’s B.S. in Finance curriculum.

The partnership is available to current CFI learners and employees, as well as eligible CSU Global finance students and alumni. Eligible CSU Global student participants include third- and fourth-year undergraduate finance students.

Yes. Eligible CFI learners may receive reduced CSU Global tuition rates, which can help lower the cost of completing a B.S. in Finance. Contact an enrollment counselor to review your eligibility and options.

Eligible CSU Global finance students and alumni may receive reduced rates on select CFI certification programs. This gives students and graduates another way to build practical skills in areas such as financial modeling, valuation, corporate finance, banking, and financial planning and analysis.

CSU Global’s B.S. in Finance includes coursework in business, economics, financial analysis, risk management, corporate finance, and strategic decision-making. Students can choose between two emphases: corporate finance or financial planning.

The financial planning emphasis includes coursework aligned with the Certified Financial Planner, or CFP, designation and can help students prepare for financial planning career paths.

Yes. CSU Global’s B.S. in Finance is fully online, with no set class times, 8-week courses, and monthly start dates. The format is designed for working adults who want to continue their education without putting work or personal responsibilities on hold.

CFI was selected by the Higher Learning Commission as one of its endorsed short-term credential providers. That endorsement recognizes the quality and workforce relevance of CFI’s practical finance training, which helps support the credibility of this career-connected education pathway.

Contact a CSU Global enrollment counselor. They can help review your CFI coursework, explain which credits may apply, and walk you through next steps toward CSU Global’s B.S. in Finance.