Personal Financial Planning Graduate Programs
- Contact Information
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- 239 Stanley Hall
- 573-882-7836
- Personal Financial Planning Web Site
- Master’s admission criteria and application detail
- Doctoral admission criteria and application detail
About the Program
Individuals and families today bear an ever-growing responsibility for achieving and sustaining financial and economic stability and success across their life span. Never has there been a greater need for well-trained professionals who can help individuals and families make informed and effective financial and economic decisions. In addition, research that helps to evaluate and recommend public policies that influence the economic opportunities and futures of individuals and families is in high demand.
Degrees
Students interested in careers as financial planners have several degree options to complete the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards’ education requirement. Degrees registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards include: a graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning; an Applied Master’s Degree; and a joint JD/MS in cooperation with the School of Law. Financial planning course work could also be completed as a part of one’s doctoral program.