Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Planning

About

Today’s business environment requires increasingly efficient management of a firm's assets. The Financial Planning major prepares students to plan and manage individuals' and institutions' financial interests. This can include portfolio management, estate planning, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, and financial consulting services. Financial Planners do what many people don’t like doing for themselves: Figure out how to manage their money. By meeting with clients and then helping them determine budgeting plans, investing decisions, insurance needs, and other financial to-do’s, they get them on track to meet their money goals. This Major qualifies the student to sit for the CFP (Certified Financial Planning) Exam Our close ties to regional businesses provide many benefits for our students. Business executives share their expertise as mentors and guest lecturers in classes, and provide valuable advice on program and course content, helping to keep our curricula fresh, relevant and rigorous. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through group projects that assign them to solve problems for local businesses and by participating in co-op and internship programs at regional companies. Our active student organizations enable our students to enrich their college experience by providing opportunities for them to apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom, and by opening doors to new friendships, networking, professional growth, and even jobs.  Many of our student organizations have excelled in regional and national competitions, often against highly regarded colleges and universities across the country. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path as Financial Planner, Wealth Management Advisor, Investment Analyst, Retirement Planning Specialist, Portfolio Manager Assistant , Estate Planning Assistant, Insurance Advisor, Corporate Finance Associate, Risk Management Specialist, Tax Consultant (Entry-Level), Credit Analyst, Financial Services Sales Representative, Loan Officer, Budget Analyst , Mutual Fund Analyst, Compliance Officer (Financial Regulations), Client Relationship Manager (Financial Institutions), Pension Fund Administrator Assistant, Private Banker (Entry-Level), Financial Aid Advisor (Universities/Colleges), Employee Benefits Specialist, Compensation and Benefits Analyst (HR Finance), Treasury Analyst (Corporate), Hedge Fund Analyst (Junior Level), Derivatives Analyst.