Titan Capital Management (TCM): Program Requirements

Titan Capital Management is an exciting, immersive program. TCM Applied Investment students develop critical thinking skills, learn how to work under time pressure, and gain a solid understanding of the financial markets. Participants should expect to devote about ten hours per week beyond normal class time to research investment ideas, meet with teammates, and prepare portfolio reports. Classroom sessions focus primarily on investment math, portfolio management techniques, and market dynamics – most of the deep learning is done through self-study and peer collaboration outside of class. 

You don’t need investment experience to do well in TCM, just the willingness to work hard and the ability to learn. Titan Capital Management courses are open to all finance students. However, students accepted into the TCM Applied Investment Program will receive additional coaching and mentoring while completing a variety of co-curricular activities. TCM students also have access to the exclusive TCM workroom on the 2nd floor of the College of Business and Economics. The co-curricular activities can be found in the Roadmap at the bottom of this page. 

TCM is a 3 semester program starts in Spring semester. We encourage students to start the program in Spring semester of your Sophomore or Junior year. It is important to complete your FIN 320 class with a “B” or better in Fall semester of your Sophomore or Junior year to start the program in Spring semester.

Transfer students: it is important to complete your FIN 320 class with a “B” or better in Fall semester of your Junior year to start the program in Spring semester.

*Applicants must be enrolled at CSUF for 3 semesters following submission of their application to earn the certificate.*

  • Many students apply in their Junior year. 

To qualify for Titan Capital Management (TCM):

  • Certificate candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA either cumulatively or in their finance classes.
  • Candidates must pass FIN 320 and FIN 321 with a grade of 3.0 or better.
    • FIN 321 is a corequisite for both FIN 335 and FIN 340
  • Applicants must be committed to pursuing a career in asset management or financial analysis.
  • Both graduate and undergraduate students may participate in TCM.

See the Roadmap (PDF) for Required Courses and details. 

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