B.S. in Finance - Financial Planning

The Finance Program provides the knowledge and training finance experts need to make and implement decisions regarding managing, investing, and distributing financial resources for businesses and individuals. Financial Planning Concentration: The financial planning concentration provides an approved, practical, and theoretical approach to personal financial planning. Successful completion of the curriculum will satisfy the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards requirements for education and qualifies students to take the CFP Board Examination. The concentration provides students with information and analytical skills in financial planning, insurance, investments, portfolio management, employee and retirement benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. In addition, students complete the University's Foundational Studies Program, which provides the knowledge students need in critical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal and communication skills. The University's Finance Program is taught by professors who are qualified academic and financial professionals. Small classes encourage close interaction between faculty and students and ensure an education where classroom learning is combined with practical experiences to provide the latest training in technology to access and analyze information. Careers Our graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of financial and non-financial institutions. The program is excellent preparation for certification and/or licensure in specified areas of financial expertise and for advanced study in finance or business. Careers in finance may include: cash manager, financial analyst, financial manager, loan officer, portfolio manager, personal financial planner, benefits administration, real estate broker, stock broker, or wealth manager. Finance Program advisers encourage graduates to pursue certification as Chartered Financial Analyst if their career goal is portfolio management. Graduates interested in careers in personal financial planning are urged to add the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner® to their credentials.