Financial Planning
The competency credential/minor in Financial Planning is designed to provide a broad background in financial planning for those students who desire to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. Students are awarded a certificate of participation after completing the six required courses for the program. Students completing the competency credential, or minor, in Financial Planning are eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination. Prior to certification, candidates also must provide evidence of financial planning work related experience, sign an affidavit disclosing prior business conduct, and agree to adhere to CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility. For more information on obtaining the CFP® certification, see the program coordinator.
Program Specs
- Application/Major Code: 001 – view in catalog
- School: Business & Computer Technologies
- Degree Type: Competency Credential
About the curriculum
Classes
View the classes you will be attending in the College Catalog.
Accreditation & Industry Connections
CFP Board, a nonprofit regulatory organization, is devoted to educating the public about the benefits of financial planning.
After graduation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual wages of wage and salary personal financial advisors were $69,050 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $46,390 and $119,290. Personal financial advisors who work for financial services firms are often paid a salary plus bonus. Bonuses are not included in the wage data listed here.
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 52,400 | $52.95 | $110,130 |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | 39,110 | $50.40 | $104,840 |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 27,880 | $30.77 | $64,010 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 4,340 | $43.23 | $89,920 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 3,440 | $36.75 | $76,440 |
*Statistics reported in May 2008
Accounting Advisory Committee
Advisory committees, which act as recommending bodies to the faculty and administration, consist of in-field professionals who act as partners in the development of curriculum. Their curricular and equipment advice as well as their industry connections and internship opportunities are invaluable to our students and to the growth of our institution.
