Directory:California Institute of Finance
| California Institute of Finance | |
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| Type | {{{company_type}}} |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Founder | Orville Dahl |
| Headquarters | Template:Country data US Thousand Oaks, California, USA |
| Key people | Dr. Somnath Basu, Program Director Harry Starn, Associate Director |
| Industry | Education Universities |
| Parent | California Lutheran University |
| Contact | 60 West Olsen Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 888-372-4155 Web: California Institute of Finance |
| Reference | NAICS: 32311, 32312 Region: Shelby County Latitude: 35°01'10.59" Longitude: -90°01'30.35" |
The California Institute of Finance is a branch of the California Lutheran University that provides an MBA graduate degree in financial planning. Dr. Somnath Basu is the program director and is assisted by associate director, Harry Starn.
About
The California Institute of Finance (CIF) is designed to be the leading resource for the financial planning industry. The institute is most notably a place where students can become CFP certified or can earn a graduate certificate or MBA in financial planning. The California Institute of Finance staffs globally known and tenured professors and offers completely online courses for additional flexibility to students.
Scholars have access to the financial planning resource libraries provided by CIF as well as an in-house journal, access to other major journals in the financial planning industry and the ability to reference librarians using live chat technology and email.
Financial planning professionals can earn continuing education credits and attend virtual seminars and conferences. There is also a business reference center, a global job marketplace and a virtual alumni center. CIF is networked with leading financial service firms and other national and international organizations, making it an invaluable resource for professionals.
