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Financial planning
Financial planning is a rapidly evolving field, and career demand is continuing to rise. As a student seeking a W. P. Carey business degree in financial planning, you should expect to learn from leading professors about essential skills associated with finance, taxes, portfolio management, insurance, and estate planning.
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Financial planning degree courses
The business degree in financial planning provides you with the tools and expertise to work as a personal financial planner. The program highlights ways to stand out in the industry and ensures students graduate with the ability to solve complex problems for their clients, including courses like:
- Business Law and Ethics for Managers
- Estate Planning Strategies
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Global Supply Operations
- Organization and Management Leadership
- Personal Financial Cases and Modeling
- Personal Financial Management
- Personal Insurance Planning
- Personal Portfolio Management
- Personal Tax Management and Planning
- Problem Solving and Actionable Analytics
- Uses of Accounting Information
Customize your experience
Maximize your degree in financial planning — and your college experience — through specialized initiatives offered by faculty in the W. P. Carey Department of Finance:
- Pursue a finance internship to immerse yourself in your area of interest and gain real-world experience
- Work with a finance advisor for help understanding degree requirements and developing actionable ways to achieve success
- Join the Financial Management Association — just one of the 35+ business clubs and organizations where you can learn more about working in your industry
Careers in financial planning
The emerging need for financial planners and advisors is a definite upside for students looking to start a career in the field. Employment for personal financial advisors is forecasted to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than average for other occupations. Career examples are not restricted to the following list.
| Career | Growth* | Median Salary* |
|---|---|---|
*Data obtained from the Occupational Information network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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| Bank Branch Manager | 18.7% | $125,080 |
| Certified Financial Planner (CFP) | 14.9% | $90,640 |
| Community Life Director | 14.6% | $37,450 |
| Credit Counselor | 13.8% | $44,710 |
| Financial Aid Counselor | 13.8% | $44,710 |
| Financial Manager | 18.7% | $125,080 |
| Financial Specialist | 6.2% | $63,780 |
The BA Business (Financial Planning) fulfills the educational requirements for students to sit for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification exam. Since certification and licensure requirements will vary according to your background, we recommend you visit the ASU licensure website to determine if your program meets the requirements of individual state licensures or national certifications, as applicable. If you have specific questions, please contact your program director or degree coordinator.
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Application requirements
All students are required to meet general university and W. P. Carey admission requirements.