Personal Financial Planning students utilize new technologies in studying business practices such as family economic analysis and investments, retirement, insurance, and estate planning. If you choose to specialize in Personal Financial Planning, you will take courses in family finance, accounting finance, economics, mathematics, sociology, family relations, and management.
You will study economic and social influences on the family and the principles and practices of family financial management. Having explored the underlying causes of financial problems, you will develop counseling skills for helping people change their money management practices.
Specialization Description
In this specialization within the 30-hour Master of Science degree program, students will study economic and social influences on the family and learn how to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. By taking two courses each semester, students may complete this M.S. in Consumer Sciences degree in less than two years.
When it comes to investing money, it's wise to determine where you are before you decide where to go. Where does your money come from? Where does it go? What is your attitude about money? What do you want out of life?
Be a smarter investor by assessing your current financial situation.
Add up your monthly income.
Add up your monthly expenses.
List your current investments.
Identify your financial goals.
Assess your comfort with financial risk.
Personal Financial Planning
In today’s complex economy, people need help planning for the future. In this program, emphasis is placed on understanding financial products and how they work, as well as the integral role of the family in financial decisions. Students are prepared for careers in financial planning, the insurance industry, banking, retirement planning, personnel benefits, and investments; for employment as consumer affairs professionals in business; and for service with local, state, and federal consumer protection agencies. Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the Certified Financial Planner Certification Examination.
You will study economic and social influences on the family and the principles and practices of family financial management. Having explored the underlying causes of financial problems, you will develop counseling skills for helping people change their money management practices.
Specialization Description
In this specialization within the 30-hour Master of Science degree program, students will study economic and social influences on the family and learn how to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. By taking two courses each semester, students may complete this M.S. in Consumer Sciences degree in less than two years.
When it comes to investing money, it's wise to determine where you are before you decide where to go. Where does your money come from? Where does it go? What is your attitude about money? What do you want out of life?
Be a smarter investor by assessing your current financial situation.
Add up your monthly income.
Add up your monthly expenses.
List your current investments.
Identify your financial goals.
Assess your comfort with financial risk.
Personal Financial Planning
In today’s complex economy, people need help planning for the future. In this program, emphasis is placed on understanding financial products and how they work, as well as the integral role of the family in financial decisions. Students are prepared for careers in financial planning, the insurance industry, banking, retirement planning, personnel benefits, and investments; for employment as consumer affairs professionals in business; and for service with local, state, and federal consumer protection agencies. Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the Certified Financial Planner Certification Examination.
