The Business Honors Program offers an academic pathway with exclusive resources, personalized advisement, and mentorship, enhancing academic and professional success for students in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. Graduates gain a competitive edge with a second degree in Business Honors and eligibility for annual scholarships.
Why Study Business Honors?
Comprehensive Support and Resources: You’ll benefit from priority registration, specialized academic advisement, and access to an exclusive workspace, all designed to optimize your educational journey.
Networking and Professional Development: The program fosters a community of highly motivated individuals, encouraging the development of lasting friendships; the network extends beyond graduation, offering opportunities for internships, mentorship, and job placement.
Recognition and Scholarship Opportunities: Successful program completion is acknowledged with a second-degree in Business Honors on your transcript and diploma, enhancing employability. You are also eligible for annual scholarships that provide financial support.
Proven Career Pathways: The program boasts a track record of alum success, with graduates securing positions at leading global businesses and organizations; a testament to the program’s quality and its alignment with industry expectations makes it a compelling choice for future business leaders.
Why Study Business Honors at CSUN?
Our AACSB-accredited program has been a beacon of support and guidance for students since its inception in 1997. Our steadfast commitment has helped countless students for over two decades, propelling them toward success and excellence. Our legacy is not just in the years we've spent; it's in the vibrant stories of growth, achievement, and dreams realized. Our alums have a track record of securing prestigious positions within the world's leading companies and organizations. This success is a testament to the program's quality and effectiveness in preparing students for high-level professional roles. We continue to forge paths, inspire minds, and nurture the leaders of tomorrow. Find out more about the Business Honors Program admission and academic requirements.
What You'll Learn
Our honors courses offer a variety of benefits tailored to prepare you for the dynamic and complex business world.
Data Literacy helps you develop the ability to evaluate and interpret data critically, a crucial skill in a data-rich era. Through practical assignments, you will learn to make informed decisions using data analysis, apply data analytics techniques to real-world scenarios, and gain hands-on experience with analytics tools. These skills will prepare you for business challenges and enhance your marketability to employers.
Systems Thinking for Organizations equips you with the skills to solve complex organizational problems holistically, think strategically, innovate effective solutions, and interpret complex situations adaptively. Enhancing your problem-solving and adaptive response abilities will prepare you for leadership roles.
Capstone: Small Business Planning and Growth offers you a way to integrate your knowledge across business disciplines, apply consultancy methods to real small businesses, develop strategic growth plans, and engage with the community. These skills will prepare you for consultancy, entrepreneurship, and management roles while fostering an understanding of social responsibility in business. In this course, you’ll work with real clients from the Los Angeles region.
These courses will equip you with the analytical, strategic, and practical skills to navigate today's complex business environment. You’ll be prepared for your first job and a lifelong career characterized by thoughtful leadership, innovative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the interplay between data, systems, and organizational growth.
Careers & Outcomes
Upon graduating, you will be qualified to find a career in a variety of fields in business, ready to enter the workforce or use your skills to attain an advanced degree.
Employers of recent alums include:
- Amazon
- Deloitte
- Ernst and Young (EY)
- NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
- Northrop Grumman
- Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
- Raytheon
- Walt Disney